St. Augustine Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
8 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
St. Augustine's rental market has expanded quickly in recent years, with new communities filling in west of downtown (Silverleaf, World Golf Village corridor) alongside beach-adjacent options on Anastasia Island and redeveloped waterfront apartments near the historic Shipyard district. This page rounds up the real complexes renters will find across those different pockets of the city.
As of mid-2026, typical St. Augustine one-bedroom rents run from roughly $1,150 at the most budget-friendly properties up to $1,700+ at newer communities, with waterfront/downtown-adjacent developments like The Southerly at The Shipyard commanding a noticeable premium over the western growth corridor and southeast side of town.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler Crossing | 3 BR | $1,935+ | — | |
| Lago | 1-3 BR | $1,400-$1,764 | — | |
| Summer Breeze | 1-2 BR | $1,159-$1,395 | — | |
| Isla Antigua | Anastasia Island | 1-3 BR | $1,582-$3,149 | — |
| Seaside Villas Apartments | Anastasia Island | 2 BR | $1,675 | — |
| Aspire at Silverleaf | Silverleaf | 1-2 BR | $1,600-$1,963 | — |
| The Southerly at The Shipyard | The Shipyard | Studio-2 BR | $2,000-$3,352 | — |
| Eight Winds | World Golf Village area | 1-2 BR | $1,700-$1,998 | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
Anastasia Island
Other
Silverleaf
The Shipyard
World Golf Village area
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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