Pembroke Pines Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
11 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Pembroke Pines is a large, family-oriented suburb in southwest Broward County known for its master-planned communities, top-rated schools, and easy access to I-75, I-595, and Florida's Turnpike. Renters here tend to be commuter families and professionals splitting the difference between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, with a mix of older garden-style apartments and newer mid-rise, amenity-heavy communities clustered around City Center and Pembroke Gardens.
As of mid-2026 public listings, 1BR rents in older communities near Pembroke Falls and Pembroke Lakes generally run in the $1,900-$2,300 range, while newer City Center and Pembroke Gardens-area communities typically start closer to $2,200-$2,700 for comparable units. Far-western communities near Sheridan Street and Pines Boulevard tend to fall in between, generally in the $2,000-$2,500 band.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pines Garden at City Center | City Center district, near City Center Blvd & Pines Blvd | 1-3 BR | $2,008-$3,407 | 2019 |
| Arabelle City Center | City Center district, near SW City Center Blvd & Pines Blvd | — | $1,774-$5,814 | 2015 |
| Pines West | Far western Pembroke Pines, near Sheridan St & Dykes Rd | 1-3 BR | $2,206-$3,417 | — |
| Advenir at San Tropez | Near NW 3rd St & Douglas Rd, Pembroke Lakes area | 1-2 BR | $1,734-$2,129 | — |
| Cortland Pembroke Pines | Near SW 1st St & University Dr, close to the Turnpike | 1-3 BR | $1,939-$2,700 | 1990 |
| The Lakes at Pembroke | Near Sheridan St & Douglas Rd, Pembroke Lakes area | — | $1,995-$2,745 | — |
| Pembroke Cove | Pembroke Falls area, near NW 5th St & Palm Ave | — | $2,575-$4,540 | 1997 |
| Windsor at Pembroke Gardens | Pembroke Gardens area, adjacent to the Shops at Pembroke Gardens | 1-3 BR | $2,267-$3,196 | 2017 |
| The Avant at Pembroke Pines | Pembroke Lakes South, near Pembroke Rd & Palm Ave | 1-2 BR | $1,841-$3,196 | — |
| The Landings at Pembroke Lakes | Pembroke Lakes area, near Washington St & University Dr | — | — | 1989 |
| Ventura Pointe | Western Pembroke Pines, near Pasadena Blvd & Pines Blvd | 1-3 BR | $2,093-$3,081 | 2018 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
City Center district, near City Center Blvd & Pines Blvd
City Center district, near SW City Center Blvd & Pines Blvd
Far western Pembroke Pines, near Sheridan St & Dykes Rd
Near NW 3rd St & Douglas Rd, Pembroke Lakes area
Near SW 1st St & University Dr, close to the Turnpike
Near Sheridan St & Douglas Rd, Pembroke Lakes area
Pembroke Falls area, near NW 5th St & Palm Ave
Pembroke Gardens area, adjacent to the Shops at Pembroke Gardens
Pembroke Lakes South, near Pembroke Rd & Palm Ave
Pembroke Lakes area, near Washington St & University Dr
Western Pembroke Pines, near Pasadena Blvd & Pines Blvd
Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Most Florida leases require it, and standard policies do NOT cover flood damage — that needs a separate flood policy, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. The most common complaint in Florida apartment reviews isn't noise — it's fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
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