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Arelia James Island Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

Deerwood · Jacksonville, FL · Resident feedback distilled from public reviews. Research updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on Arelia James Island

Arelia James Island suits renters who want larger Deerwood layouts near UNF and Town Center. Feedback is polarized, making a detailed unit inspection, pest-history discussion, and written move-in checklist essential.

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Neighborhood
Deerwood
Address
10880 Angelfish Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Floor plans
1–3 bedrooms
Advertised rents
$1,264–$2,305 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2009
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
Map

What residents like

  • Residents often praise the large floor plans, closets, and convenient Town Center-area location.
  • Review themes favor the pool, clubhouse, and in-unit laundry.
  • Some residents appreciate the established landscaping and easy access to major roads.

Common complaints

  • Some reviewers report pest concerns and differences between model-unit presentation and assigned-unit condition.
  • Common complaints include management communication, move-out charges, and delayed or incomplete repairs.

Amenities

poolfitness centerclubhousedog parkcontrolled accessbilliards room

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
Surface parking is available; public listings show garages offered for an additional monthly charge.
Recurring fees
Public total-price listings include required monthly charges; request the current breakdown.
Deposit
Deposit varies by screening and unit.
Utilities
Utilities are not included in rent.
Pet details
Pet-friendly with a dog park; confirm current fees and restrictions.
Management company
ZRS Management
Transit & commute
Car-oriented near Gate Parkway, Town Center, JTB, I-295, and UNF.
Noise context
Ask about pool, gate, parking, dog-park, and neighboring-unit exposure.
Flood & storm notes
No property-specific flood disclosure was verified; confirm the assigned building's flood zone.
Unit features
in-unit washer and dryer; large walk-in closets; private patio or balcony; nine-foot ceilings; wood-style flooring in select units
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.

Questions to ask when you tour Arelia James Island

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?
  • Is pest control included, how often is it performed, and how are repeat issues escalated?
  • Which advertised amenities are currently open, what are their hours, and is access included in base rent?
  • 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.

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