The Lakes at College Pointe — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
McGregor, McGregor, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Address
9000 Colby Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Floor plans
1-3 BR
Advertised rents
$1,450-$2,342 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2002
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Large, established community (400+ units) with a full amenity package including a fitness center, clubhouse, and enclosed pet park
- ✓Lake views and mature landscaping typical of an early-2000s South Fort Myers build
- ✓Convenient to the College Parkway/US-41 corridor for shopping and commuting
Common complaints
- ✕Mailing address uses Fort Myers, which can cause confusion since the property actually sits within the McGregor CDP boundary
- ✕Older unit finishes compared to newer builds nearby
- ✕Traffic along College Parkway can be heavy at peak hours
Our take
The Lakes at College Pointe is a sizable, amenity-rich apartment community built in 2002 near the McGregor Blvd corridor south of downtown Fort Myers. It offers a full range of 1-3 bedroom floor plans with lake views and a broad set of community amenities, making it one of the larger rental options actually located within the McGregor CDP.
Amenities
PoolFitness centerClubhouseConciergePlaygroundControlled accessBusiness centerGrill areaBilliards roomBike storageEnclosed pet park
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.