Westgate on University — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
North Lauderhill, near N University Dr, Lauderhill, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
North Lauderhill, near N University Dr
Address
5475 N University Dr, Lauderhill, FL 33351
Floor plans
Studio-3 BR
Advertised rents
$1,692-$3,870 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2023
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Brand-new (2023) construction with modern finishes, impact windows, and EV charging stands out
- ✓Extensive amenity package, including a pool, hot tub, sauna, spa, and controlled-access garage, is a major draw
- ✓Bark park and pet-washing station show strong pet-friendly design
- ✓Live-work spaces and package lockers cater to modern renter needs
Common complaints
- ✕As a newly opened community, there isn't yet an established public review history to confirm long-term management quality
- ✕Premium rents reflect the new-construction status, pricing out more budget-conscious renters
Our take
Westgate on University is Lauderhill's newest large-scale apartment community, a 2023-built, 501-unit mid-rise offering resort-grade amenities including a spa, sauna, and dog park. It targets renters seeking modern, amenity-rich living at a premium price point, though it doesn't yet have an established public review track record.
Amenities
Controlled-access parking garagePoolHot tubSaunaSpaDog parkBark parkEV chargingPackage lockersElevatorGated
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.
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