The Row Waterside — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Waterside, Lakewood Ranch, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Waterside
Address
1420 Lakefront Dr, Sarasota, FL 34240
Floor plans
Studio-3 BR
Advertised rents
$1,480-$2,800 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Part of the Waterside at Lakewood Ranch neighborhood, which centers on a walkable town-center-style hub
- ✓Full-size washer/dryer included in every unit
- ✓Wide range of layouts from studio through 3-bedroom
Common complaints
- ✕Mailing address reads Sarasota rather than Lakewood Ranch, which can confuse first-time renters searching by city name
- ✕Being on the newer, eastern side of the master-planned community means some amenities and retail are still filling in
Our take
The Row Waterside sits inside the Waterside at Lakewood Ranch neighborhood on the Sarasota County side of the master-planned community, offering studio-to-3-bedroom units with a saltwater pool and full-size in-unit laundry. It's a good fit for renters drawn to Waterside's walkable, mixed-use town-center concept.
Amenities
Saltwater poolClubhouseFitness centerIn-unit washer/dryerWalk-in closetsGourmet kitchens
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.