The Fountains at Deerwood — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Southside / Deerwood, Jacksonville, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Southside / Deerwood
Address
7816 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Floor plans
1BR–3BR
Advertised rents
~$1,300–$3,000 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1975
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Unusually large apartments and townhomes for the price point
- ✓Maintenance staff frequently described as friendly and responsive
- ✓Peaceful, tree-heavy grounds despite the busy Southside location
- ✓Quick access to Tinseltown, Town Center, and both interstates
Common complaints
- ✕Reviewers report pest problems in some units, including roaches
- ✕Some residents cite the lack of gated entry and want better security
- ✕Common complaints include unassigned parking filling up and late-night noise from neighbors
- ✕Pet waste and off-leash dogs on the grounds come up repeatedly in reviews
Our take
A 1970s-era community of 240 large units and townhomes near Tinseltown, competing on square footage rather than newness. It fits renters and families who want space and a central Southside commute at mid-market rents. Staff earn good reviews, while age-related upkeep and open parking are the trade-offs residents flag most.
Amenities
Two resort-style pools24-hour fitness centerDog parkTownhome-style floor plansLarge floor plans (1,250+ sq ft)Mature landscaped grounds
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.