Paradise Isles Apartments — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
South Miami Heights area, near SW 196th St and Southland Mall, Cutler Bay, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
South Miami Heights area, near SW 196th St and Southland Mall
Address
11020 SW 196th St, Cutler Bay, FL 33157
Floor plans
Studio-3 BR
Advertised rents
$1,250-$2,440 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1973
Pet friendly
Yes
What residents like
- ✓Unusually full recreation lineup for its price point, including a tennis court and basketball court alongside the pool
- ✓Water, trash, cable, and air conditioning all included in rent
- ✓Close to Southland Mall
- ✓Wide range of floor plans from studio to 3-bedroom
Common complaints
- ✕Renter reviews are mixed, split fairly evenly between very positive and very negative ratings, suggesting inconsistent unit conditions or management responsiveness across its many buildings
- ✕Built in 1973, so unit interiors vary widely in update status
- ✕Pet weight limit is a strict 15 lbs
Our take
An older but amenity-rich community with tennis and basketball courts alongside its pool, in the heart of Cutler Bay near Southland Mall. Reviews are mixed, so touring a specific unit before committing is advisable.
Amenities
PoolTennis courtBasketball courtClubhousePlaygroundControlled accessUtilities included (water/trash/cable/AC)
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.
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