Hollywood Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
14 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Wedged between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, Hollywood pairs an oceanfront Broadwalk with a genuinely walkable downtown wrapped around Young Circle and ArtsPark. Its rental stock runs the full spectrum, from brand-new high-rise towers ringing the circle to value-priced garden communities in Emerald Hills and along the 441 corridor.
Per public listings in mid-2026, one-bedrooms in the new Young Circle/downtown towers generally run about $2,200-$3,150, while garden communities in Emerald Hills and west Hollywood land closer to $1,500-$1,900. Beachside condo rentals on Ocean Drive typically start around $2,400, and citywide the average one-bedroom sits near $2,100-$2,200.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tropic | Downtown (Federal Highway) | 1-3 BR | $2,165-$3,690 | — |
| The Holly by Soleste | Downtown / Highland Garden | Studio-2 BR | $2,039-$3,549 | 2023 |
| Hollywood East | Downtown east / Van Buren Street | Studio-3 BR | From ~$1,930 | — |
| La Vue at Emerald Pointe | Emerald Hills | 1-2 BR | $1,839-$2,540 | — |
| The Tides | Hollywood Beach (South Ocean Drive) | Studio-2 BR | From ~$2,400 | 1958 |
| Town Hollywood | North Central Hollywood (Stirling Road) | 1-3 BR (apartments and townhomes) | $2,441-$4,262 | 2024 |
| Cortland Hollywood (formerly Parc Station) | Park East / Oakwood-Sheridan area | 1-3 BR | $2,120-$3,070 (total price incl. fees) | — |
| Alvista Hollywood (formerly Park Colony) | Park Road / 441 corridor | 1-3 BR | ~$1,830-$2,500 (approx., per listings) | — |
| 1818 Park | Parkside / Young Circle | Studio-3 BR | $1,713-$6,423 | — |
| Regent Park at Young Circle | Parkside / Young Circle | 1-2 BR | ~$1,700-$2,400 (owner-listed condo rentals) | 2004 |
| Park Hill Hollywood | Washington Park (west Hollywood, near 441) | 1-3 BR | $1,630-$2,600 (total price incl. fees) | — |
| Bread Building | Young Circle (Hollywood Lakes edge) | Studio-2 BR | $2,072-$4,768 | — |
| Circ Residences | Young Circle / Downtown | 1-3 BR | $2,843-$3,482 (current listings) | 2018 |
| Radius | Young Circle / Downtown | 1-2 BR (units ~650-1,500+ sq ft) | ~$2,000s-$3,200+ (varies by unit owner) | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
Downtown (Federal Highway)
Downtown / Highland Garden
Downtown east / Van Buren Street
Emerald Hills
Hollywood Beach (South Ocean Drive)
North Central Hollywood (Stirling Road)
Park East / Oakwood-Sheridan area
Park Road / 441 corridor
Parkside / Young Circle
Washington Park (west Hollywood, near 441)
Young Circle (Hollywood Lakes edge)
Young Circle / Downtown
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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