Margate Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
5 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Margate is a Broward County suburb between Coral Springs and Coconut Creek, where renters can choose from established garden-style communities in the Holiday Springs neighborhood, income-restricted senior housing, and newer high-density communities near Coconut Creek Parkway. This page covers a mix of longtime, well-reviewed complexes and more recently built options.
As of mid-2026, average rent in Margate runs roughly $1,900-$2,200/month citywide, with one-bedroom units in established Holiday Springs-area communities typically starting in the $1,900s and newer or renovated two-to-three-bedroom units often reaching $2,300-$2,700.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Toscana | 1-3 BR | $1,985-$2,070 | 2016 | |
| Celebration Pointe | 1-3 BR | $1,908-$2,120 | — | |
| Colonial Park Senior Living Community | 1 BR | — | — | |
| Pinebrook Pointe | Holiday Springs | 1-2 BR | $1,843-$2,690 | — |
| The Fairways of Carolina | Holiday Springs | 1-3 BR | $1,940-$2,961 | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
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Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Most Florida leases require it, and standard policies do NOT cover flood damage — that needs a separate flood policy, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. The most common complaint in Florida apartment reviews isn't noise — it's fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
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