Boca Raton Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
14 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Boca Raton's rental market splits into three distinct zones: walkable downtown high-rises near Mizner Park and Royal Palm Place, established garden communities in central Boca near Town Center Mall, and newer mixed-use developments out west along Glades Road. Renters here pay a premium for A-rated schools, manicured streetscapes, and proximity to both the beach and the Broken Sound corporate parks.
Per public listings in mid-2026, one-bedroom rents run roughly $2,500-$3,000 in downtown and East Boca luxury buildings, $1,850-$2,300 in older central Boca communities near Town Center and Boca Del Mar, and $2,100-$2,900 in the newer West Boca developments off Glades Road. Citywide, the average one-bedroom sits around $2,300-$2,400 per month.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Arbor Club | Boca Del Mar | 1-2 BR | From ~$1,909 (1-2BR) | 1986 |
| Stella Boca Raton | Boca Del Mar / Central Boca | 1-2 BR | ~$1,860-$2,800 | 1985 |
| Avalon 850 Boca | Broken Sound | 1-3 BR + townhomes | ~$2,500-$5,200 | 2017 |
| Allure by Windsor | Congress Avenue / North Boca | 1-3 BR | ~$2,400-$4,500 | — |
| CERU | Congress Avenue / North Boca | 1-3 BR | ~$2,600-$4,800 | 2022 |
| 101 Via Mizner | Downtown / Camino Real | Studio-3 BR | ~$2,850-$6,300 | 2016 |
| Palmetto Promenade | Downtown / East Boca | 1-3 BR + townhomes | ~$2,900-$6,500 | 2016 |
| The Mark at CityScape | Downtown / Plaza Real | 1-3 BR | ~$2,570-$8,400 | 2015 |
| Camden Boca Raton | Downtown Boca Raton | 1-2 BR | ~$2,150-$3,200 | — |
| Boca City Walk | Downtown, near Mizner Park | Studio-3 BR | ~$2,260-$5,900 | 2016 |
| Altis Boca Raton | North Military Trail corridor | 1-3 BR | — | — |
| Bell Boca Town Center | Town Center area | 1-3 BR | 1BRs from ~$2,165; 3BRs from ~$3,315 | 1988 |
| Boca Vue | West Boca (unincorporated) | 1-3 BR | ~$2,200-$4,550 | 2021 |
| Cortland Uptown Boca | West Boca / Uptown Boca (unincorporated) | 1-4 BR | ~$2,650-$7,350 | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
Boca Del Mar
Boca Del Mar / Central Boca
Broken Sound
Congress Avenue / North Boca
Downtown / Camino Real
Downtown / East Boca
Downtown / Plaza Real
Downtown Boca Raton
Downtown, near Mizner Park
North Military Trail corridor
Town Center area
West Boca (unincorporated)
West Boca / Uptown Boca (unincorporated)
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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