River Rock Apartments — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Terrace Park, Temple Terrace, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Terrace Park
Address
11301 N 53rd St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Floor plans
2-3 BR
Advertised rents
$1,683-$1,890 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1974
Pet friendly
Yes
What residents like
- ✓Managed by Starka Property Management, and the small public review sample has been uniformly positive to date
- ✓In-unit washer/dryer, extra storage, and walk-in closets included in every unit
- ✓Renovated units feature granite countertops and black stainless appliances despite the 1974 construction date
- ✓Close to Busch Gardens, MOSI, and USF, within about a 5-minute drive
Common complaints
- ✕Only 2-3 bedroom floor plans, no options for renters wanting a smaller 1-bedroom or studio
- ✕Small property (64 units) with a limited public review sample so far, so patterns are less established
- ✕Additional monthly fees apply for trash and pest control on top of base rent
Our take
River Rock Apartments is a small, 1974-built community in the Terrace Park area with renovated interiors and early public reviews that have been strongly positive. It's a good fit for renters wanting a 2-3 bedroom home close to USF and Busch Gardens, though the review sample is still small.
Amenities
PoolPlaygroundCourtyardIn-unit washer/dryerWalk-in closetsExtra storageBalcony/patioGuest 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.