Tamarac Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
12 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Tamarac is a quiet, established Broward County suburb wedged between Fort Lauderdale and the Everglades, known for its mix of 1970s-90s garden-style apartment communities alongside a newer wave of construction near Commercial Boulevard and University Drive. Renters are drawn to its relative affordability, lake- and golf-course-adjacent settings, and easy access to the Sawgrass Expressway and I-95.
As of mid-2026 public listings, 1BR rents in Tamarac's older 1970s-90s communities (Woodmont, Sunflower, and the Rock Island Road corridor) generally range from about $1,550 to $1,950, while newer construction near Commercial Boulevard and University Drive commands roughly $2,000 to $2,700 for a 1BR. The citywide average 1BR asking rent sits around $1,800-$1,900 per month.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Villas at Sabal Palm Apartments | Near Rock Island Rd, adjacent to North Lauderdale | 1-2 BR | $1,550-$2,195 | 1987 |
| Legacy at Tamarac | Near Rock Island Rd, close to the North Lauderdale line | 1-2 BR | $1,950-$2,450 | 2023 |
| Tamarac Pointe Apartments | Near University Dr and McNab Rd, country-club-style setting | 2 BR | $1,910-$2,400 | 1987 |
| Flats on the Green | Near University Dr, golf-course-adjacent | 1-2 BR | $1,883-$2,991 | 1989 |
| The Osprey | Sunflower area, off Rock Island Rd | 1-3 BR | $1,898-$2,889 | 1972 |
| Mission Lakes | Sunflower, off Southgate Blvd near the Coral Springs border | 1-2 BR | $1,750-$2,310 | 1990 |
| Tamarac Village | Westwood area, off W Commercial Blvd | 1-3 BR | $2,195-$3,445 | 2020 |
| 8800 Lakeside | Woodmont | 1-2 BR | $1,833-$2,343 | 1988 |
| Midora at Woodmont | Woodmont | 1-2 BR | $1,846-$2,312 | 1987 |
| Spectra at Tamarac | Woodmont, off NW 61st St near University Dr | 1-2 BR | $1,593-$2,391 | 1987 |
| Coral Vista | Woodmont, off NW 96th Terrace | 1-3 BR | $1,887-$3,035 | 1998 |
| Arcadia | Woodmont, off W McNab Rd | Studio-2 BR | $1,836-$2,736 | 2022 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
Near Rock Island Rd, adjacent to North Lauderdale
Near Rock Island Rd, close to the North Lauderdale line
Near University Dr and McNab Rd, country-club-style setting
Near University Dr, golf-course-adjacent
Sunflower area, off Rock Island Rd
Sunflower, off Southgate Blvd near the Coral Springs border
Westwood area, off W Commercial Blvd
Woodmont
Woodmont, off NW 61st St near University Dr
Woodmont, off NW 96th Terrace
Woodmont, off W McNab Rd
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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