Icon Las Olas — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Downtown / Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Downtown / Las Olas
Address
500 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Website
What residents like
- ✓Standout location right on the Riverwalk at the foot of Las Olas Boulevard, with river and city views from upper floors
- ✓A condo-grade amenity package that is unusually deep even by downtown standards, from dual pools to a wine salon
- ✓Front-desk and management staff draw frequent praise for being attentive and quick to respond
- ✓Recent leadership has been credited by residents with catching up on deferred building maintenance
- ✓Being the tallest residential tower downtown, upper-floor units get sweeping ocean and skyline views
Common complaints
- ✕Some reviewers report pest problems, including roaches in units at move-in
- ✕Common complaints include units turned over dirty and a garage that residents describe as poorly kept
- ✕Residents mention elevator waits of several minutes at peak times, especially when a cab is out of service
- ✕A few renters describe drawn-out repairs, including air-conditioning issues that took multiple service visits
Our take
Icon Las Olas is downtown Fort Lauderdale's signature rental tower, a 42-story Related Group high-rise that suits renters who want a condo-style building with maximal amenities steps from the Riverwalk and Las Olas dining. Its reputation is strong on location, views, and service, though renter feedback is more mixed on unit turnover quality and building upkeep. Best for professionals and empty-nesters prioritizing a walkable luxury lifestyle over value pricing.
Amenities
Two pools with city and ocean viewsFitness center with Pilates and spin studiosClub room with billiardsSky terrace overlooking the RiverwalkSpa roomWine-tasting salonNews caféParty room with catering kitchenGround-floor retail and dining
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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