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Edwards Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

Flamingo / Lummus · Miami Beach, FL · Resident feedback distilled from public reviews. Research updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on Edwards Apartments

Edwards Apartments is a professionally managed historic building offering studios and one-bedroom homes in the heart of South Beach. The walkable location and active on-site staff appeal to many residents, but unit exposure matters because nightlife, service-alley noise, and reported pest issues are not uniform across the building.

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Neighborhood

Flamingo / Lummus

Address

953 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Floor plans

Studio-1

Advertised rents

$1,800-$1,900 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)

Year built

1935

Pet friendly

Yes

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What residents like

✓Residents consistently highlight the central South Beach location near the beach, dining, and shopping.
✓Positive reviews praise friendly staff and visible cleaning and repair work.
✓Several residents describe the historic building as quiet and welcoming despite its busy surroundings.
✓Reviewers value practical furnished options and nearby parking access.

Common complaints

✕Some reviewers report persistent noise from neighboring parties or late-night alley and trash activity.
✕Reviewers report pest problems in some units, including serious insect complaints.
✕Some reviewers say management did not resolve noise or move-in concerns to their satisfaction.

Amenities

Laundry facilitiesSundeckElevatorControlled accessOn-site managementOn-site maintenanceFurnished-unit options

The nitty-gritty

These details come from public property materials and listings available at research time. Fees, parking rules and utility packages can change, so request the complete lease-cost sheet before applying.

Application fees

$75 application fee plus a $200 administrative fee in current public listings

Utilities

Gas, water, sewer, and trash are listed as included; confirm electricity and any furnished-unit terms.

Pet details

Public listings allow one dog up to 25 pounds and show a $250 pet fee plus $35 monthly pet rent; confirm cat and service-animal terms.

Management company

Gator Development Corp.

Noise context

Collins Avenue nightlife and rear-alley service activity can affect some exposures; reviews range from very quiet to disruptive.

Unit features

Air conditioning; Kitchen; Refrigerator; Range; Furnished options

Research transparency

We cross-check property information and summarize recurring public resident feedback. A missing detail means we could not verify it reliably—not that the fee, rule or feature does not exist.

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Questions to ask when you tour Edwards Apartments

Use these questions to verify current conditions and investigate the trade-offs surfaced by public resident feedback.

What is the exact monthly total after every mandatory fee, utility package and service charge?
Can I see the specific available unit—not only the model—and receive the quoted price in writing?
How does guest parking work, and what rules can lead to towing?
Who handles after-hours maintenance emergencies, and what response time is promised in the lease?
Which units are least exposed to road, rail, aircraft, amenity or nightlife noise?
How often has the access gate or controlled-entry system been unavailable during the past year?
Is pest control included, how often is it performed, and how are repeat issues escalated?
How many elevators serve this building, and what is the repair and move-in reservation process?

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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