Westlake Apartment Homes — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
West Sanford, near Rinehart Rd/Cardinal Cove, Sanford, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
West Sanford, near Rinehart Rd/Cardinal Cove
Address
1000 Cardinal Cove Cir, Sanford, FL 32771
Floor plans
1-3 BR
Advertised rents
$1,621-$2,441 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2000
Pet friendly
Yes
What residents like
- ✓Large community (379 units) with substantial review history (53 reviews) for due diligence
- ✓Fitness center and high-speed internet access included
- ✓Generally competitive pricing for unit size versus newer Sanford builds
Common complaints
- ✕Renter rating is on the lower end for large Sanford communities, suggesting more mixed resident experiences
- ✕No pool listed among confirmed amenities, unlike most comparable-sized communities
- ✕Built in 2000, so it lacks the newest finishes found in 2020s-era competitors
Our take
Westlake Apartment Homes is one of Sanford's larger communities by unit count, built in 2000. Its renter rating is more mixed than newer competitors, making it best suited to renters prioritizing price and space over the latest amenities.
Amenities
Fitness CenterDishwasherHigh-Speed InternetCable ReadyPet Friendly
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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