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Winter Springs Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews

7 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026

Winter Springs is a well-established Seminole County suburb northeast of Orlando, prized for its quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods like Tuskawilla and its strong public schools. Apartment options range from large, decades-old garden communities to a newer mid-rise near the walkable Town Center, plus at least one income-restricted community.

As of mid-2026, one-bedroom rents in Winter Springs generally run from about $1,100 at income-restricted properties to $1,700+ at newer or renovated communities, with most of the city's stock built between 2000 and 2015.

Highland Residential (1)Northeast Orlando (2)Other (2)Town Center (1)Tuskawilla (1)

Quick comparison

ComplexNeighborhood BedsAdvertised rentsBuilt
Legends Winter Springs1-3 BR$1,471-$2,3912000
The Avenues at Winter Springs1-3 BR—2000
Seville on the GreenHighland Residential1-3 BR——
Moss ParkNortheast Orlando1-4 BR$1,165-$1,7992012
The Eli Winter SpringsNortheast Orlando1-3 BR$1,662-$2,2362000
RIZE at Winter SpringsTown Center1-3 BR—2015
Tuskawilla at Winter SpringsTuskawilla1-3 BR$1,464+—

Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.

Highland Residential

Seville on the Green
1-3 BR
✓ Furnished-unit option is uncommon locally and appeals to relocating renters or short-term corporate stays
✕ Being a mid-size, 170-unit community, amenity spaces like the pool and clubhouse can see more use during peak hours than at larger properties with more spread-out facilities
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Northeast Orlando

Moss Park
1-4 BR · $1,165-$1,799
✓ Rents run noticeably below other Winter Springs communities in this comparison, making it one of the more affordable options in the city
✕ Income-restricted units require household income to fall under HUD-based limits, which won't work for every renter
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The Eli Winter Springs
1-3 BR · $1,662-$2,236
✓ Unusually extensive sport-court lineup for the area — tennis, basketball, squash, and volleyball courts on one property
✕ Does not allow pets (aside from service animals), which rules it out for renters with cats or dogs
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Other

Legends Winter Springs
1-3 BR · $1,471-$2,391
✓ Renovated units feature updated finishes (quartz counters, vinyl plank flooring) not found in the untouched original units
✕ This community is operated as specialty/off-campus housing oriented toward higher-education students, faculty, and staff, which may affect the resident mix compared to a standard apartment community
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The Avenues at Winter Springs
1-3 BR
✓ One of the largest communities in Winter Springs, which means more floor plan variety (1-3 bedroom) and more frequent unit turnover/availability
✕ As a large, 550+ unit community built in 2000, unit condition and finish level vary noticeably depending on which building and floor plan you're shown
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Town Center

RIZE at Winter Springs
1-3 BR
✓ Newer mid-rise construction (2015) in the walkable Winter Springs Town Center area, an uncommon building style for this market
✕ Aggregate resident feedback on this property has trended noticeably lower than other Winter Springs communities in this comparison, so it's worth asking current management directly about maintenance turnaround and day-to-day service before signing
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Tuskawilla

Tuskawilla at Winter Springs
1-3 BR · $1,464+
✓ Located in the established, tree-lined Tuskawilla neighborhood, one of Winter Springs' more mature residential areas
✕ Larger community size means more shared use of amenities like the pool and fitness center during peak times
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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.

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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