The Lenox at Merritt Island — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Merritt Island, Merritt Island, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Address
1200 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952
Floor plans
1-2 BR
Advertised rents
$1,425-$1,900 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Age-qualified (55+) community with an unusually deep amenity list, including housekeeping and free scheduled transportation
- ✓Wide range of social programming, from fitness classes to seasonal trips and live performances
- ✓Well-maintained grounds along S Courtenay Pkwy
Common complaints
- ✕Age restrictions make it a fit for a narrower slice of renters, not families or younger adults
- ✕Base rents are higher than typical Merritt Island apartments given the added services
Our take
The Lenox at Merritt Island is an age-qualified 55+ community that pairs standard apartment living with hotel-style perks like weekly housekeeping, free transportation, and a busy activities calendar. It has built a solid renter reputation among seniors looking for a low-maintenance lifestyle on the island.
Amenities
Heated poolMovie theaterFitness classesWeekly housekeepingScheduled transportationClubhouseTennis courtsBilliardsGreenhouse/garden
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.