Sky Lake Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
2 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Sky Lake is a densely populated unincorporated community in Orange County just south of Orlando, sandwiched between the Florida Mall area and Orlando International Airport along South Orange Blossom Trail. It has a genuine mix of budget-friendly apartment communities and extended-stay properties.
As of mid-2026, Sky Lake's rental stock skews toward older, value-priced garden apartments and extended-stay communities, with rents generally running below the broader Orlando metro average — a reflection of the area's older housing stock and airport-adjacent location.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siegel Select Orlando | Studio | $1,524-$1,767 (all-inclusive) | 2000 | |
| Cypress Landing | Lake Ellenor | Studio-3 BR | $1,123-$1,735 | 1960 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
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Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Most Florida leases require it, and standard policies do NOT cover flood damage — that needs a separate flood policy, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. The most common complaint in Florida apartment reviews isn't noise — it's fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
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