The Social Seminole — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Southwest / Ocala Road student corridor, Tallahassee, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Southwest / Ocala Road student corridor
Address
1001 Ocala Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Floor plans
Per-bedroom leases, primarily 4BR floor plans
Advertised rents
From ~$429/bed per public listings (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
What residents like
- ✓One of the lowest per-bed price points near FSU
- ✓Ocala Road location puts campus, groceries, and bus routes close by
- ✓Shared 4-bedroom layouts help roommates split costs further
Common complaints
- ✕Reviewers report persistent roach problems even after repeated pest-control visits
- ✕Common complaints include mold, hard-to-reach management, and maintenance requests going unanswered
- ✕Some residents cite unreliable community WiFi and rigid late fees
- ✕The property has unanswered Better Business Bureau complaints on file
Our take
The Social Seminole is a deep-budget student option on Ocala Road where the rent is the headline and the complaint history is substantial. It may work for cost-driven students who tour carefully first, but resident feedback on upkeep and management is notably rough.
Amenities
Swimming pool and sundeckBusiness centerFurnished optionsOn-site management
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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