Allure on Parkway — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Lake Mary, Lake Mary, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Address
1400 Encore Pl, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Floor plans
1-2 BR
Advertised rents
$1,716-$2,694 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Pet friendly
Yes
What residents like
- ✓Central Encore Pl location keeps residents close to Lake Mary's main retail and dining corridor along the Parkway
- ✓'Allure' branding and pricing suggest higher-end finishes than several of Lake Mary's value-tier competitors
- ✓1-2 bedroom focus suits singles, couples, and small households who don't need larger family-sized units
- ✓Convenient positioning for commuters working at nearby corporate offices in the Lake Mary business district
Common complaints
- ✕Required monthly fees ($121 seen in listings) add meaningfully to the advertised base rent
- ✕No 3-bedroom option limits appeal for larger families or bigger roommate groups
- ✕Higher price point puts it above several comparable Lake Mary communities for similar unit sizes
- ✕Being on a busy commercial corridor can mean more traffic noise for units facing the Parkway
Our take
Allure on Parkway is a higher-end 1-2 bedroom community centrally located along Lake Mary's main business and retail corridor, appealing to commuters and small households willing to pay a premium for a central location.
Amenities
Community poolFitness centerEncore Pl location near Lake Mary's central business/retail corridor
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.