Villas of Pinecrest — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Pinecrest, Pinecrest, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Address
6709-6900 N Kendall Dr, Pinecrest, FL 33156
Floor plans
1-2 BR
Advertised rents
$2,250-$2,750 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Pet friendly
Yes
What residents like
- ✓Gated, guard-staffed entrance gives residents a strong sense of security uncommon in small condo-apartment communities
- ✓Unbeatable location a block from US-1 and Dadeland Mall, walkable to Metrorail and grocery stores
- ✓Zoned for Pinecrest's well-regarded public schools, a major draw for renters with kids
- ✓Rent includes water, gas, basic cable and pest control on many units, softening the effective monthly cost
Common complaints
- ✕Units are individually owned and rented out by different landlords, so unit condition and how quickly issues get fixed varies a lot from one owner to the next
- ✕Small gym and limited amenities compared to newer corporate-managed complexes nearby in South Miami/Dadeland
- ✕Older 1970s/80s-era buildings mean smaller room sizes and dated finishes unless a specific unit has been renovated
- ✕Being a mixed-ownership community, there's no single management office to escalate complaints to
Our take
Villas of Pinecrest is a small gated condo-apartment community on N Kendall Dr, one of the very few multifamily options actually inside Pinecrest's strict single-family-zoned village limits. It trades resort-style amenities for an unmatched location near Dadeland Mall, Metrorail, and top-rated schools, with unit quality depending heavily on the individual owner-landlord.
Amenities
Gated entry with 24/7 security guardCommunity poolTennis courtSmall fitness roomClubhousePlaygroundOn-site laundry facilitiesAssigned + guest parking
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.
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