The Southerly at The Shipyard — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
The Shipyard, St. Augustine, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
The Shipyard
Address
130 Shipyard Way, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
Floor plans
Studio-2 BR
Advertised rents
$2,000-$3,352 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
What residents like
- ✓Waterfront Shipyard location puts renters close to downtown St. Augustine's historic district and the San Sebastian River
- ✓Rooftop deck and in-unit laundry are premium touches that stand out versus older St. Augustine stock
- ✓On-site maintenance and package service point to a more hands-on management style
Common complaints
- ✕Premium waterfront positioning means rents run well above the St. Augustine average
- ✕As a newer, higher-density development, it can feel less like traditional 'Old City' living and more like a modern infill project
Our take
The Southerly at The Shipyard is a newer, amenity-rich apartment community built into St. Augustine's redeveloped waterfront Shipyard district. It commands premium rents but delivers walkable proximity to the historic downtown along with modern conveniences like a rooftop deck and in-unit laundry.
Amenities
PoolFitness centerIn-unit washer/dryerRooftop deckPackage service
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.