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The Preserve at San Luis Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

San Luis · Tallahassee, FL · Resident feedback distilled from public reviews. Research updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on The Preserve at San Luis

The Preserve at San Luis is student-oriented housing in a greener setting west of FSU. It may suit renters comfortable with larger shared apartments, but lease structure, roommate matching and per-bedroom costs deserve close review.

Neighborhood

San Luis

Address

1560 San Luis Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32304

Floor plans

3-4

Advertised rents

$665+ per bedroom (as of 2026-07, per public listings)

Pet friendly

Yes

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What residents like

✓Residents value the wooded setting and access to San Luis Mission Park.
✓Positive feedback often highlights private-bedroom layouts and the pool.
✓The location is convenient to FSU without being directly downtown.

Common complaints

✕Reviewers report maintenance delays and condition differences between units.
✕Common complaints include roommate matching, noise and pest issues.

Amenities

swimming poolfitness centerclubhousein-unit washer and dryer

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.

Pet details

Pet-friendly; confirm roommate and fee terms.

Transit & commute

Near FSU and San Luis Mission Park; verify current campus shuttle.

Noise context

Student-oriented community with seasonal social activity.

Flood & storm notes

Wooded surroundings make storm debris and power-restoration questions worth discussing with management.

Unit features

in-unit washer and dryer; walk-in closets; private-bedroom layouts

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 The Preserve at San Luis

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?
Which units are least exposed to road, rail, aircraft, amenity or nightlife noise?
How often has the access gate or controlled-entry system been unavailable during the past year?
Is pest control included, how often is it performed, and how are repeat issues escalated?
Which advertised amenities are currently open, what are their hours, and is access included in base rent?

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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