Flats on the Green — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Near University Dr, golf-course-adjacent, Tamarac, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Near University Dr, golf-course-adjacent
Address
8171 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321
Floor plans
1-2 BR
Advertised rents
$1,883-$2,991 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1989
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Gated community with key fob controlled access
- ✓On-site putting greens tie into the golf-course-adjacent setting
- ✓Dedicated pet play area for dog owners
- ✓Spa/hot tub in addition to the pool
Common complaints
- ✕Built in 1989; reviewers note some units retain original fixtures
- ✕Located directly on University Drive, so traffic noise is a common comment
- ✕Base rent plus fees can push effective cost toward the higher end for a property of this age
Our take
Flats on the Green is a gated, golf-course-adjacent community on University Drive built in 1989, offering putting greens, a pet play area, and controlled access. It's well suited to renters who value security features and recreational perks over brand-new construction.
Amenities
PoolSpaFitness CenterClubhousePlaygroundPutting GreensGatedPet Play AreaKey Fob Entry
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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