Home / Apartments / Southeast Florida / Hollywood / University Station

University Station Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

Royal Poinciana · Hollywood, FL · Resident feedback distilled from public reviews. Research updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on University Station

University Station is a newer income-restricted community with strong downtown access and modern amenities. It can be an excellent fit for qualifying households, but applicants should expect documentation requirements and verify waitlist status before paying any fee.

Neighborhood

Royal Poinciana

Address

421 N 21st Ave, Hollywood, FL 33020

Floor plans

1-2

Advertised rents

$619-$2,174+ income restricted (as of 2026-07, per public listings)

Year built

2025

Pet friendly

Yes

Website

universitystationhtgm.com

Map

Open in Google Maps →

What residents like

✓The downtown location is highly walkable
✓Residents benefit from modern construction and energy-efficient features
✓Income-restricted rents create an important option below typical market pricing

Common complaints

✕Reviewers report frustration with application communication and refund follow-up
✕Reviewers report that the waitlist has been closed, limiting immediate availability
✕Reviewers report that common concerns include the complexity of income qualification and changing HUD limits

Amenities

Swimming poolFitness centerMultipurpose roomParking garageOn-site managementEnergy-efficient systems

The nitty-gritty

These details come from public property materials and listings available at research time. Fees, parking rules and utility packages can change, so request the complete lease-cost sheet before applying.

Parking

A parking garage is provided; allocation and charges should be confirmed.

Application fees

$85 was shown in a July 2026 public listing.

Deposit

$800 was shown in a July 2026 public listing.

Utilities

High-efficiency systems are advertised; utility inclusion was not verified.

Pet details

Pets are allowed subject to the community's registration and policy requirements.

Management company

Housing Trust Group, LLC

Transit & commute

Walkable to downtown destinations with local bus access; the Hollywood Tri-Rail station is a short drive away.

Noise context

Downtown activity and educational or commercial uses within the mixed-use development may create daytime noise.

Flood & storm notes

Ask about garage elevation, emergency power, elevator operation, and building evacuation policy.

Unit features

Energy-efficient appliances; Low-flow fixtures; Modern finishes; One- and two-bedroom layouts

Research transparency

We cross-check property information and summarize recurring public resident feedback. A missing detail means we could not verify it reliably—not that the fee, rule or feature does not exist.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗

Questions to ask when you tour University Station

Use these questions to verify current conditions and investigate the trade-offs surfaced by public resident feedback.

What is the exact monthly total after every mandatory fee, utility package and service charge?
Can I see the specific available unit—not only the model—and receive the quoted price in writing?
How does guest parking work, and what rules can lead to towing?
Who handles after-hours maintenance emergencies, and what response time is promised in the lease?
How often has the access gate or controlled-entry system been unavailable during the past year?
Which advertised amenities are currently open, what are their hours, and is access included in base rent?
What active or planned construction could affect noise, access, views or parking during my lease?
Who is the current management company, and how are unresolved resident issues escalated?

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.

Own or manage this community? Verify factual details or view partner options. Sponsorship never changes our resident-feedback summaries.