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The Grove at Southshore Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

South Riverview near Big Bend Road and I-75 · Riverview, FL · Resident feedback distilled from public reviews. Research updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on The Grove at Southshore

The Grove at Southshore is a large garden-style community offering one- through four-bedroom apartments around lakes and shared recreation areas. It provides quick access to Big Bend Road and I-75, but prospective renters should compare renovated and unrenovated unit conditions.

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Neighborhood
South Riverview near Big Bend Road and I-75
Address
10220 Summer Palm Dr, Riverview, FL 33578
Floor plans
1-4 BR
Advertised rents
$1,578-$2,493 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2001
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
Map

What residents like

  • Residents often describe a neighborly community atmosphere.
  • Recent reviews frequently praise helpful leasing staff and on-site management.
  • The larger floor plans are repeatedly described as spacious for the area.
  • Residents value the landscaped lake setting, pool, and recreation areas.
  • The location is convenient to I-75, shopping, schools, and daily services.

Common complaints

  • Reviewers report that some apartments have older appliances or finishes that would benefit from updating.
  • Common resident complaints include slow or inconsistent maintenance follow-up.
  • Some reviewers report pests, noise, or disruptive nighttime activity in parts of the community.
  • Reviewers describe office communication as inconsistent during unresolved service issues.

Amenities

Swimming pool and sundeck24-hour fitness centerResident lounge and coffee barCoworking business centerPicnic and grilling areasPlaygroundLakeside dog parkCar-care centerLaundry centerControlled access

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 is included; availability of reserved options should be confirmed.
Recurring fees
Listings disclose monthly charges including internet, community services, pest control, and trash; confirm the current total with leasing.
Application fees
$85 per applicant plus a separate administrative fee listed by public rental sources.
Pet details
Public listings disclose a one-time pet fee and monthly pet rent; breed and other restrictions apply.
Unit features
Private patio or balcony; Walk-in closets; Washer and dryer connections; Fireplaces 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 Grove at Southshore

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?
  • Which units are least exposed to road, rail, aircraft, amenity or nightlife noise?
  • How often has the access gate or controlled-entry system been unavailable during the past year?
  • Is pest control included, how often is it performed, and how are repeat issues escalated?
  • Which advertised amenities are currently open, what are their hours, and is access included in base rent?
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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