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Lakeside at Biscayne Gardens Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

Arch Creek East · North Miami, FL · Resident feedback distilled from public reviews. Research updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on Lakeside at Biscayne Gardens

Lakeside at Biscayne Gardens is an established waterfront community with studios through two-bedroom apartments and a quieter, nature-oriented setting than many nearby properties. Its lake, location and maintenance team draw positive feedback, while parking capacity and shared-area upkeep are the recurring cautions.

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Neighborhood
Arch Creek East
Address
1700 NE 133rd St, North Miami, FL 33181
Floor plans
Studio-2
Advertised rents
$1,750-$2,250+ (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1968
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
Map

What residents like

  • Residents frequently praise the peaceful lakeside setting and natural views.
  • Positive feedback often highlights the convenient location and generally quiet atmosphere.
  • Renters describe renovated apartments as attractive and comfortable.
  • Residents commonly recognize responsive maintenance and helpful staff.

Common complaints

  • Reviewers report limited resident and guest parking, including concern that nonresidents use available spaces.
  • Some reviewers report that common grounds need more consistent cleaning.
  • Reviewers report that pricing can feel high relative to the smaller amenity package and lack of in-unit laundry.

Amenities

lake viewssundeckBBQ and picnic areacourtyardshared laundry facilitieselevatorcontrolled accesson-site maintenance

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.

Parking
Off-street surface parking is provided, but reviewers repeatedly describe space as limited; confirm assigned and guest-parking rules.
Application fees
$75 per applicant is currently listed.
Pet details
Up to two pets are accepted, with a 50-pound limit. Current listings show a $325 one-time fee and $25 monthly rent per pet, with breed restrictions.
Management company
IMC Equity Group
Transit & commute
The community is near Biscayne Boulevard, Arch Creek Park and FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus; most regional commuting is by car.
Noise context
Lake-facing homes may feel more secluded, while parking-lot and elevator-adjacent homes can experience more shared-area activity.
Flood & storm notes
Because the property fronts a lake, ask about shoreline drainage, ground-floor exposure, parking access after heavy rain and hurricane procedures.
Unit features
patio or balcony; air conditioning; dishwasher; hard-surface flooring; lake-view 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.

Questions to ask when you tour Lakeside at Biscayne Gardens

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?
  • How often has the access gate or controlled-entry system been unavailable during the past year?
  • How many elevators serve this building, and what is the repair and move-in reservation process?
  • Where are packages stored, what happens after hours, and are locker or concierge fees mandatory?
  • Which advertised amenities are currently open, what are their hours, and is access included in base rent?
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