Aventine at Deland (55+) — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Historic Garden District, DeLand, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Historic Garden District
Address
400 E Howry Ave, DeLand, FL 32724
Floor plans
1-2 BR
Advertised rents
$995-$1,995 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1985
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Age-restricted 55+ community on 14 landscaped acres in DeLand's Historic Garden District, within walking distance of Stetson University and downtown
- ✓Gated grounds with an elevator-equipped building, useful for residents with mobility considerations
- ✓Wide range of floor plans and price points (from roughly $1,000 to $2,000) gives options across budgets within the same community
- ✓Planned social activities and a game room support an active-adult lifestyle
Common complaints
- ✕Resident feedback on the property is mixed, running toward the lower end compared to other DeLand communities in this comparison
- ✕Being built in 1985, some units carry older finishes unless specifically renovated — ask to see the specific unit before signing
- ✕As an age-qualified (55+) community, it's restricted to residents who meet the age requirement
Our take
A gated, age-restricted (55+) community in DeLand's Historic Garden District with a walkable downtown location and a wide range of unit prices. Resident feedback is more mixed than some newer communities, so touring a specific unit and asking current residents about day-to-day management is worthwhile.
Amenities
PoolFitness centerElevatorClubhouseWalking/biking trailsGame roomGated entryPlanned social activities
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.