Elan Apartments — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Wright, Racetrack Rd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Wright, Racetrack Rd NW
Address
317 Racetrack Rd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Floor plans
1-3 BR
Advertised rents
$1,675-$2,100 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2006
Pet friendly
Yes
What residents like
- ✓Well-maintained pool area and grounds praised by long-term residents
- ✓Attentive leasing and maintenance staff, with specific team members singled out repeatedly in reviews
- ✓Spacious floor plans with large closets and roomy bathrooms
- ✓Quiet community feel noted by several reviewers
Common complaints
- ✕Reviewers frequently describe the property as overpriced relative to comparable local housing
- ✕A subset of residents have reported mold and roof-leak issues that took time to resolve
- ✕Some note slow communication around repair timelines
Our take
Elan Apartments (formerly known as Chez Elan) is a well-established, amenity-rich community in the Wright area popular with military families and long-term renters. Reviews are mixed: many residents highlight friendly staff and well-kept common areas, but recurring complaints about pricing and isolated moisture issues are worth asking about during a tour.
Amenities
Resort-style poolFitness & wellness centerSaunaTennis courtDog parkBusiness centerGame roomGolf simulatorElevatorIn-unit washer/dryerGourmet-style kitchens (select units)
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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