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The Drake at Deerwood Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

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

Quick take on The Drake at Deerwood

The Drake suits renters who prioritize established landscaping, practical floor plans, and access to Town Center over a brand-new building. Resident sentiment is mixed-to-positive, with the exact unit condition and parking location worth checking during a tour.

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Neighborhood
Deerwood
Address
9727 Touchton Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Floor plans
1–3 bedrooms
Advertised rents
$1,185–$1,999 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
Map

What residents like

  • Residents frequently praise the central Southside location and short drive to Town Center shopping.
  • Recurring feedback favors the mature trees, quiet pockets of the property, and spacious layouts.
  • Residents often describe the leasing and maintenance teams as approachable and responsive.

Common complaints

  • Some reviewers report that interior condition and renovation quality can vary by unit.
  • Common complaints include occasional gate, parking, and shared-area upkeep frustrations.

Amenities

poolfitness centercontrolled accessdog parksoutdoor kitchengrilling areas

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; confirm garage or reserved-space availability and pricing.
Utilities
Utilities are not represented as included in the advertised rent; confirm billing arrangements.
Pet details
Cats and dogs are accepted; the official site states no pet weight limit, with restrictions and fees subject to the lease.
Transit & commute
Car-oriented location near Touchton Road, Southside Boulevard, JTB, and I-295; Town Center and Tinseltown are nearby.
Noise context
Tour during evening traffic and ask whether the unit faces Touchton Road, the pool, a dog park, or an internal courtyard.
Flood & storm notes
No property-specific flood disclosure was verified; confirm the exact building's flood zone, evacuation guidance, and renters-insurance requirements.
Unit features
stainless steel appliances; granite countertops; wood-style flooring; walk-in closets; private patio or balcony in select 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.

Questions to ask when you tour The Drake at Deerwood

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?
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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