Belle Glade Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
2 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Belle Glade's rental market is small and dominated by single-family and duplex rentals, with only a handful of true multi-unit apartment communities serving this agricultural Lake Okeechobee city. This page covers the two verified apartment communities currently operating in Belle Glade.
Average rent across all Belle Glade unit types runs well below the statewide average, with apartment rents typically in the $1,000-$1,900 range as of mid-2026, notably more affordable than coastal Palm Beach County submarkets an hour east.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake View Villas | 1-4 BR | $1,295-$1,895 | 1989 | |
| Runyon Village | 1-3 BR | $1,000-$2,400 | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
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Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Most Florida leases require it, and standard policies do NOT cover flood damage — that needs a separate flood policy, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. The most common complaint in Florida apartment reviews isn't noise — it's fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
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