Island Shores Apartments — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Eastern Shores, North Miami Beach, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Eastern Shores
Address
2903 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
Floor plans
1-2 BR
Advertised rents
$1,640-$2,280 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1972
What residents like
- ✓Waterfront high-rise location in Eastern Shores is close to Haulover Beach, Bal Harbour, and Oleta River State Park
- ✓Below-market rent for a waterfront building with a dock and pool
Common complaints
- ✕Multiple residents describe significant pest problems, including roaches and rodents, plus mold and water intrusion during rain
- ✕Elevators are reported as frequently out of service in this 10-story building, which residents say complicates moving and deliveries
- ✕Pool water quality has been flagged as a health concern by at least one resident
Our take
Island Shores is a 1972-built waterfront high-rise near Haulover Beach with dock access and below-market rent, but a meaningful share of public reviews describe recurring pest, mold, and elevator-reliability problems. It may suit renters focused purely on price and water access who are willing to tolerate an older building's maintenance issues, but it warrants an in-person inspection before signing.
Amenities
Waterfront/dockPoolFitness centerPicnic areaControlled accessElevators
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.