MAA 220 Riverside — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Brooklyn / Riverside, Jacksonville, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Brooklyn / Riverside
Address
220 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Floor plans
Studio–2BR
Advertised rents
From ~$1,300 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2015
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Prime Brooklyn location steps from Unity Plaza, the Riverwalk, and Riverside dining
- ✓Maintenance team is repeatedly described as fast and thorough
- ✓Unusually permissive pet policy with no breed or weight limits
- ✓Walkable, energetic setting that still feels calm to most residents
Common complaints
- ✕Reviewers report elevators and garage gates being out of service often, which some frame as a security issue
- ✕Some residents feel interior fixtures like cabinets and blinds are budget-grade for the price
- ✕Common complaints include hallway noise carrying into units
Our take
A 2015 mid-rise anchoring the Brooklyn district between Downtown and Riverside, popular with young professionals working nearby. Its walkability and pet policy are standout draws, and the on-site teams get strong marks. The most persistent gripes involve garage and elevator reliability rather than the apartments themselves.
Amenities
Saltwater pool overlooking the St. Johns RiverFitness center with smart equipmentSmart home technologyIn-unit washer/dryerOutdoor grilling areasOn-site pet spaNo breed or weight restrictions
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.