Sunrise Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
10 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Sunrise is a mid-size Broward County suburb anchored by the Sawgrass Mills retail corridor, offering a mix of 1990s-2000s garden-style apartment communities alongside newer resort-style builds. It attracts a broad range of renters, from young professionals and families drawn to its parks and schools to shoppers and commuters who value proximity to Sawgrass Mills and the Sawgrass Expressway.
As of mid-2026 public listings, 1-bedroom rents near the Sawgrass Mills/Sawgrass Corporate Park corridor (33323) generally run from about $2,000 to $2,750, while communities in the western Welleby, Springtree, and Sunrise Golf Village areas (33351) tend to start lower, roughly $1,900 to $2,200 for a 1-bedroom.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rise (Lake Front Rentals) | Near Welleby Park, North Hiatus Road | 2 BR | $2,200+ | — |
| Sunrise Village Apartments | Pine Island Road corridor, central Sunrise | 1-2 BR | $1,888-$2,255 | — |
| 10X Sawgrass | Sawgrass Corporate Park, near Sawgrass Mills Mall | 1-3 BR | — | — |
| The Retreat at Sawgrass Village | Sawgrass Village, near Sawgrass Mills | 1-3 BR | $2,040-$3,693 | — |
| ARIUM Sunrise | Sawgrass corridor, near Sawgrass Mills | 1-3 BR | — | — |
| Portico | Sawgrass corridor, near Sawgrass Mills | Studio-3 BR | $2,009-$3,249 | — |
| Sole at Sunrise | Springtree area, west Sunrise | 1-3 BR | $1,967-$2,301 | — |
| Vista Verde at Sunrise | Springtree/Sunrise Golf Village area | 1-3 BR | $2,128-$2,990 | — |
| Water's Edge Apartments | Welleby area, west-central Sunrise | — | — | — |
| Atwater Apartment Homes | West Sunrise, near Reflections Blvd | — | $1,975-$2,555 | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
Near Welleby Park, North Hiatus Road
Pine Island Road corridor, central Sunrise
Sawgrass Corporate Park, near Sawgrass Mills Mall
Sawgrass Village, near Sawgrass Mills
Sawgrass corridor, near Sawgrass Mills
Springtree area, west Sunrise
Springtree/Sunrise Golf Village area
Welleby area, west-central Sunrise
West Sunrise, near Reflections Blvd
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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