The Groves Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

Clyde Morris Boulevard / Madeline Avenue corridor · Port Orange, FL · Resident feedback distilled from public reviews. Research updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on The Groves

The Groves is a large, established garden community offering only two- and three-bedroom apartments, which makes it a practical option for renters needing more space. Renovated amenities and a central Clyde Morris Boulevard location are strengths, while prospective residents should compare individual unit condition and clarify all parking and monthly-charge rules.

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Neighborhood
Clyde Morris Boulevard / Madeline Avenue corridor
Address
3780 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, FL 32129
Floor plans
2-3 BR
Advertised rents
$1,404-$1,838 total monthly price (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1989
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
Map

What residents like

  • Residents frequently describe the two- and three-bedroom layouts as spacious.
  • Positive reviews repeatedly praise friendly office and maintenance staff.
  • Residents value the central location near shopping, medical services, Palmer College, and major roads.
  • Reviewers often appreciate the pools, renovated clubhouse, and fitness facilities.
  • The mature landscaping and neighborhood-like garden setting receive favorable mentions.

Common complaints

  • Reviewers report occasional billing or rent-account disputes and difficulty getting office follow-up.
  • Common resident complaints include parking enforcement or towing concerns.
  • Some reviewers report pest, pet-waste, or grounds-upkeep problems, with experiences varying by building.
  • Reviewers note that this is an older property and that windows, appliances, and interior condition can differ between apartments.

Amenities

Two swimming poolsFitness centerClubhouse and community kitchenBusiness centerDog parkPlaygroundPicnic and grilling areasPackage service

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
Surface parking; prospective residents should confirm current permit, guest-parking, and towing rules.
Application fees
$75 application fee and $275 administrative fee disclosed by the current public listing.
Transit & commute
Car-oriented location with direct access to Clyde Morris Boulevard and a short drive to Dunlawton Avenue, I-95, shopping, and medical offices.
Unit features
In-unit washer and dryer; Walk-in closets; Private patio or balcony; Granite countertops in updated homes; Stainless-steel appliances in select homes
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 The Groves

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?
  • Is pest control included, how often is it performed, and how are repeat issues escalated?
  • 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?
  • Who is the current management company, and how are unresolved resident issues escalated?
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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