Deerfield Beach Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
12 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Deerfield Beach's rental market spans everything from 1970s-era garden apartments near Federal Highway to newer transit-oriented communities by the Tri-Rail station, with the bulk of large complexes clustered around Military Trail, Deer Creek, and the Crystal Lake area. Renters typically trade a short drive to the beach and easy I-95/Sawgrass Expressway access for pricing that runs a bit below oceanfront Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale.
As of mid-2026 public listings, older 1-bedroom units in inland communities like Deerfield East and Crystal Pointe start in the $1,650-$1,950 range, established 1990s complexes near Deer Creek and Military Trail run roughly $1,950-$2,300, and newer or renovated properties near the Tri-Rail station and Deer Creek golf area (Cortland Deerfield Station, Palm Haven at Deer Creek) push 1-bedroom asking rents above $2,100.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Pointe Apartments | Crystal Lake area, off Military Trail near Sample Road | 1-2 BR | $1,855-$2,040 | — |
| The Club at Crystal Lake | Crystal Lake neighborhood, near Sample Road and Powerline Road | 1-3 BR | $1,900-$2,880 | 2018 |
| Apartments at Crystal Lake | Crystal Lake, on the shore of Sailboat Lake, between I-95 and Florida's Turnpike | 1-3 BR | $1,802-$2,651 | 1959 |
| Pavilions at Deer Chase Apartments | Deer Creek area, near NW 6th Street and Powerline Road | 1-2 BR | $1,949-$3,349 | 1987 |
| Palm Haven at Deer Creek | Deer Creek, near Powerline Road and Hillsboro Boulevard | 1-3 BR | $1,800-$3,550 | — |
| Deerfield East | East Deerfield Beach near Federal Highway (US-1) and SE 8th Avenue | Studio-1 BR | $1,652-$1,902 | 1970 |
| The Enclave Apartments at Waterways | Lakeview neighborhood, near I-95 and the Sawgrass Expressway | 1-3 BR | $1,834-$4,515 | 1998 |
| Praxis at Deerfield Beach - A 62+ Community | Near FAU Research Park Boulevard, west Deerfield Beach | 1-2 BR | $1,296-$1,555 | 2000 |
| Quiet Waters Apartment Homes | Near Quiet Waters Park, off Powerline Road and Hillsboro Boulevard | 1-3 BR | $1,890-$4,105 | 1995 |
| Tivoli Park | Near Siesta Key Boulevard and SW 10th Street, close to Century Village | 1-2 BR | $1,740-$2,305 | 1990 |
| Cortland Deerfield Station | Near the Deerfield Beach Tri-Rail station, just off I-95 | Studio-2 BR | $2,146-$4,800 | — |
| The Lakes at Deerfield | Off S. Military Trail near Sample Road, close to I-95 and the Sawgrass Expressway | 1-3 BR | $1,950-$2,800 | 1995 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
Crystal Lake area, off Military Trail near Sample Road
Crystal Lake neighborhood, near Sample Road and Powerline Road
Crystal Lake, on the shore of Sailboat Lake, between I-95 and Florida's Turnpike
Deer Creek area, near NW 6th Street and Powerline Road
Deer Creek, near Powerline Road and Hillsboro Boulevard
East Deerfield Beach near Federal Highway (US-1) and SE 8th Avenue
Lakeview neighborhood, near I-95 and the Sawgrass Expressway
Near FAU Research Park Boulevard, west Deerfield Beach
Near Quiet Waters Park, off Powerline Road and Hillsboro Boulevard
Near Siesta Key Boulevard and SW 10th Street, close to Century Village
Near the Deerfield Beach Tri-Rail station, just off I-95
Off S. Military Trail near Sample Road, close to I-95 and the Sawgrass Expressway
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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