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Townsend Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

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

Quick take on Townsend Apartments

Townsend is a value-oriented Arlington option with uncommon studio-through-three-bedroom availability. Applicants should inspect the exact unit carefully, ask about pest-control history, and obtain all promised repairs in writing.

Neighborhood

Arlington

Address

3501 Townsend Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32277

Floor plans

Studio–3 bedrooms

Advertised rents

$900–$1,700 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)

Pet friendly

Yes

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What residents like

✓Residents often value the broad floor-plan range and comparatively accessible pricing.
✓The Arlington location is convenient for Jacksonville University and east-side routes.
✓Review themes favor the amount of space in some layouts.

Common complaints

✕Reviewers report aging-building maintenance issues.
✕Common complaints include pest concerns, exterior upkeep, and inconsistent office response.

Amenities

poolpet-friendly areasclubhouseparking

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.

Transit & commute

Car-oriented with access to Arlington and Merrill Road corridors.

Noise context

Ask about road, parking-lot, and neighboring-unit noise.

Unit features

multiple floor-plan sizes; private outdoor space 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.

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Questions to ask when you tour Townsend Apartments

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?

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