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Fountain Square Apartments: Rent, Trade-offs & Resident Feedback

Dixieland / South Lakeland (Edgewood Drive) · Lakeland, FL · Our summary of recurring themes in public resident feedback, plus property details and advertised rent. Updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on Fountain Square Apartments

Fountain Square is an older garden community on Edgewood Drive that competes on price and location rather than polish, sitting minutes from downtown and the Dixieland district. It suits renters who value responsive, community-minded management and central convenience, provided they accept the wear-and-tear realities of a 1970s-era property.

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Neighborhood
Dixieland / South Lakeland (Edgewood Drive)
Address
225 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803
Floor plans
1-3 BR
Advertised rents
~$1,299-$1,700 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1972
Pet friendly
Yes
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What residents like

  • Personable on-site management that organizes monthly resident events
  • Repairs described as fast and staff as attentive by many reviewers
  • Community called clean and quiet relative to its price point
  • Budget-friendly rents in a central location near Dixieland and Southgate shopping

Common complaints

  • The 1972 construction shows its age — reviewers cite peeling paint, rusting tubs, and worn flooring
  • Occasional rodent complaints
  • Some residents say certain repair requests go unanswered
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Amenities

Swimming poolDog parkScreened-in patiosWasher/dryer hookupsAmple in-unit storage
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Questions to ask when you tour Fountain Square 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?
  • Which advertised amenities are currently open, what are their hours, and is access included in base rent?
  • What active or planned construction could affect noise, access, views or parking during my lease?
  • Who is the current management company, and how are unresolved resident issues escalated?
How this apartment research is made How we build these pages: we examine publicly available resident feedback from sources such as Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp and Reddit, then summarize recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text or display third-party star ratings. Paid partner modules are labeled and do not alter the editorial summary. Trade-offs 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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