Garden Lake Towers — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
International Gardens, Tamiami, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
International Gardens
Address
1101-1221 SW 122nd Ave, Miami, FL 33184
Floor plans
1-2 BR
Advertised rents
$2,200-$2,700 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1988
Pet friendly
No
What residents like
- ✓Elevator-served four-story design is unusual for the area's mostly garden-style stock
- ✓Low-density, 189-unit, red-tile-roofed layout keeps the community quieter than nearby larger complexes
Common complaints
- ✕Units are largely individually owned and re-rented, so finish quality and responsiveness can vary by unit
- ✕No confirmed on-site fitness center or pool amenities
Our take
Garden Lake Towers is a 189-unit, four-story elevator building built in 1988 in the International Gardens section of the Tamiami CDP. Most units are individually owned and re-rented, giving it a solid but variable renter reputation depending on the specific owner and unit.
Amenities
ElevatorClubhouseBalconiesIn-unit washer/dryerOn-site parking
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.