The Groves at Lake Juliana — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Auburndale, Auburndale, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Address
935 Groves Blvd, Auburndale, FL 33823
Floor plans
1-3 BR
Advertised rents
$1,498-$2,548 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2021
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Newer construction (built 2021) means updated finishes, plank flooring and stainless appliances instead of the dated interiors common at older Polk County complexes
- ✓Wide mix of resort-style extras for a mid-size city — pool, fitness studio, dog park and a coffee cafe are more typical of larger-market communities
- ✓Strong overall renter satisfaction, with the large majority of published ratings landing in the top tier and very few negative reviews
- ✓Walking distance to a Publix anchors the property for everyday errands without a long drive
Common complaints
- ✕Rent sits well above Auburndale's citywide average, pricing out budget-conscious renters
- ✕Being one of the only large communities in town, availability can tighten quickly for the most requested floor plans
- ✕Some distance from Auburndale's historic downtown core, so a car is effectively required
Our take
The Groves at Lake Juliana is Auburndale's newest and largest apartment community, opened in 2021 with a full slate of resort-style amenities rarely found elsewhere in this small Polk County city. Renter feedback skews strongly positive, with residents generally pointing to the newer construction, amenity package and responsive on-site management as the main draws, while price is the most common trade-off.
Amenities
Resort-style pool24-hour fitness center with interactive training mirrorDog park & pet washing stationCoffee cafeBusiness centerAttached garages availableOutdoor kitchen & bar
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.