Southwind Apartments — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
St. Cloud, St. Cloud, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Address
1801 Michigan Ave, Saint Cloud, FL 34769
Floor plans
1-2 BR
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Income-based rent through USDA Section 521 Rental Assistance makes it one of the few affordable options for qualifying seniors in St. Cloud
- ✓Restricted to residents 62+ or disabled/handicapped residents of any age, creating a quieter, age-focused community
- ✓The one review on record describes it as clean, safe, and kept up with timely repairs despite its age
- ✓Quiet, small-town setting near shopping and the bus line
Common complaints
- ✕Eligibility is limited to seniors 62+ or disabled residents, and household income must fall at or below 80% of the Area Median Income
- ✕Only 33 units total, so availability is limited and waitlists are common for income-restricted senior housing
- ✕Building is older and, per the sole available review, not in "mint condition" even though it is kept functional
- ✕Very few public reviews exist, so there is limited independent feedback to evaluate before applying
Our take
Southwind Apartments is a small, income-restricted senior (62+) and disability-accessible community offering below-market rent through a USDA rental assistance program. It suits qualifying seniors seeking an affordable, quiet option in St. Cloud, though limited unit count and thin public review history mean prospective residents should contact the leasing office directly for current availability and pricing.
Amenities
Fully equipped kitchensOn-site laundromat facility
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.