The Princeton at College Park — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
College Park, Orlando, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
College Park
Address
646 W Smith St, Orlando, FL 32804
Floor plans
1BR–3BR
Advertised rents
~$1,740–$3,450 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2018
Pet friendly
Yes
What residents like
- ✓Walkable to the Edgewater Drive restaurant row, with Publix effectively next door and quick I-4 access
- ✓Residents repeatedly praise the leasing staff, resident events, and spotless common areas
- ✓Modern tech-forward units with high ceilings and good appliances
- ✓Quiet community that reviewers call good value versus nearby hospitals-district options
- ✓Popular with AdventHealth and ORMC workers for the short commute
Common complaints
- ✕Reviewers report the parking garage is chaotic, with faded space lines and fast drivers around blind corners
- ✕Common complaints include add-on fees stacking up: valet trash plus admin, online payment, and pest control charges
- ✕Some residents note long walks from far units to the garage
- ✕Pool furniture is described by some as stylish but uncomfortable
Our take
The Princeton is College Park's main large apartment community, a 205-unit mid-rise from 2018 just off Edgewater Drive's local shops and restaurants. It suits medical workers and professionals who want a quieter neighborhood feel ten minutes from both downtown and Winter Park. Reviews are among the most positive of any Orlando complex this size, with fee creep and garage logistics the main criticisms.
Amenities
Pool with outdoor BBQ and kitchenFitness center with modern equipmentClubhouseSmart-home technologyParking garageElevator accessGranite countertopsStainless steel appliances
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.