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Ridgewood Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

Governors Square · Tallahassee, FL · Resident feedback distilled from public reviews. Research updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on Ridgewood Apartments

Ridgewood is a practical, older community near Governors Square that may appeal to renters who prefer single-story living. The tradeoff is an aging property, making an in-person unit inspection essential.

Neighborhood

Governors Square

Address

2100 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Floor plans

1-2

Year built

1981

Pet friendly

Yes

Map

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What residents like

✓Residents value single-story layouts and the convenient east-side location.
✓Positive comments often mention proximity to shopping and state offices.
✓Some reviewers appreciate the quieter, smaller-community feel.

Common complaints

✕Reviewers report that interiors and building systems can feel dated.
✕Common complaints include pest concerns and uneven maintenance response.

Amenities

single-story apartmentslaundry facilitieson-site maintenance

The nitty-gritty

These details come from public property materials and listings available at research time. Fees, parking rules and utility packages can change, so request the complete lease-cost sheet before applying.

Parking

Surface parking.

Utilities

Water, sewer and trash were publicly listed as included; verify current lease terms.

Pet details

Pet-friendly; confirm current limits.

Transit & commute

Located on Apalachee Parkway near Governors Square and state-office areas.

Noise context

Parkway-facing units may hear traffic.

Research transparency

We cross-check property information and summarize recurring public resident feedback. A missing detail means we could not verify it reliably—not that the fee, rule or feature does not exist.

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Questions to ask when you tour Ridgewood Apartments

Use these questions to verify current conditions and investigate the trade-offs surfaced by public resident feedback.

What is the exact monthly total after every mandatory fee, utility package and service charge?
Can I see the specific available unit—not only the model—and receive the quoted price in writing?
How does guest parking work, and what rules can lead to towing?
Who handles after-hours maintenance emergencies, and what response time is promised in the lease?
Is pest control included, how often is it performed, and how are repeat issues escalated?
Who is the current management company, and how are unresolved resident issues escalated?

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.

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