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Windermere Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

Northwest Riverview near US-301, Causeway Boulevard, and I-75 · Riverview, FL · Resident feedback distilled from public reviews. Research updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on Windermere Apartments

Windermere is an income-restricted apartment community with one- through three-bedroom homes near US-301 and I-75. Its recreation package and central location are practical for families, while applicants should verify current income limits, availability, and total fees.

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Neighborhood
Northwest Riverview near US-301, Causeway Boulevard, and I-75
Address
9474 Windermere Lake Dr, Riverview, FL 33578
Floor plans
1-3 BR
Advertised rents
$1,450-$1,685 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2000
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
Map

What residents like

  • Residents frequently describe the staff as welcoming and helpful.
  • Recent renters often report a smooth application and move-in process.
  • Maintenance receives repeated praise for responsive service, including some weekend needs.
  • Common areas are often described as clean and cared for.
  • Long-term residents value the community atmosphere and available parking.

Common complaints

  • Reviewers report gate or access-control concerns, including past vehicle-security incidents.
  • Some residents report noise, stray animals, or children playing without supervision in shared areas.
  • Reviewers mention occasional repair items that required more than one follow-up.
  • Some reviewers caution that income-qualification and fee rules require careful review before applying.

Amenities

Swimming pool and children's wading poolFitness centerBusiness centerBasketball and all-purpose courtBeach volleyball courtPicnic and barbecue areasWalking trailsControlled accessCar-care area

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 available.
Application fees
$85 per adult is listed by the property.
Deposit
$500 is listed, subject to screening and program requirements.
Pet details
Up to two pets are listed, with one-time fees, monthly pet rent, and behavior or breed restrictions.
Unit features
Walk-in closets; Washer and dryer availability; Private patio or balcony in select homes; Updated cabinetry and flooring 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 Windermere Apartments

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?
  • 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?
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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