Buenaventura Lakes Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
3 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Buenaventura Lakes is a large, established unincorporated community just east of Kissimmee, and unlike most of the Orlando suburbs, the vast majority of housing here is single-family homes rather than apartments — roughly three-quarters of residents own rather than rent. That leaves a small but real apartment market concentrated in a handful of garden-style and income-restricted communities.
Rents in Buenaventura Lakes range widely, from around $1,200/month for income-restricted units to over $2,500 for new build-to-rent townhomes, with most conventional apartments landing in the $1,500-$1,800 range as of mid-2026.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grande Court Apartments at Boggy Creek | 1-3 BR | $1,220-$1,704 | 2000 | |
| Lago Vista Apartments | 2 BR | $1,550-$1,750 | 1985 | |
| Summerwell Buenaventura Lakes | 3-4 BR | $2,190-$2,650 | 2023 |
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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