Camden Waterford Lakes — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Waterford Lakes / UCF area, Orlando, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Waterford Lakes / UCF area
Address
1301 Waterford Oak Dr, Orlando, FL 32828
Floor plans
1BR–3BR
Advertised rents
$1,580–$2,320 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Walking distance to Waterford Lakes Town Center and a short drive to UCF
- ✓Maintenance response times are repeatedly called out as exceptionally fast
- ✓Sound-reduction construction keeps units notably quiet for a large community
- ✓Grounds and lakeside setting described as peaceful and well kept
- ✓Customer service ranks among the best-reviewed in east Orlando
Common complaints
- ✕Reviewers note rents run high compared with nearby alternatives
- ✕Dog waste around the grounds reportedly goes unenforced
- ✕Some feel landscaping upkeep could be more frequent
Our take
Camden Waterford Lakes pairs a national-operator service standard with a location beside east Orlando's biggest shopping center, minutes from UCF, Siemens and the 408. It carries one of the stronger reputations in the corridor, with complaints mostly about price and minor grounds upkeep rather than livability. Ideal for UCF staff, east-side professionals and renters who prioritize responsive management.
Amenities
Resort-style pool with lake viewsFitness centerFull-size washer and dryer in every unitStainless appliances and 42-inch cabinetsDouble-vanity bathroomsUSB wall outletsSound-reduction construction (NGBS Green Certified)
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.