Boardwalk at Alafaya Trail, orlando-fl

A better name would be Roachwalk. I’ve lived here for 2 years and it’s been mostly fine except for these things: No food is safe in the pantry. I haven’t gone a month here without seeing a roach. Our dryer’s lint trap was awful and took two cycles to fully dry clothes. It took nearly the two full years for management to replace our dryer after my roommate persisted that it was a fire hazard. The wifi goes out consistently recently. It’s just generally unreliable for a student. Safety can be a concern. There’s no working gate and the security they hired is unreliable. Sometimes they stop people at the gate and ask to see ID and other times it’s a car just sitting there doing nothing. People’s cars and apartments have been broken into in the 2 years I’ve been here. Other than that it’s been fine and my favorite parts have been the spacious rooms, free + ample parking, and maintenance (they are the BEST!). If you’re willing to look past certain issues, it could be worth almost $900 but it depends how much those things mean to you.

Where do I start? - Probably getting ROBBED. Us and another apartment. Property manager(older woman) started telling residents it was a “crime of opportunity” because we “left the doors unlocked” which did not happen, robbers picked the lock and kicked in doors. - Girl walked in while other apartment got robbed and was attacked by burglar. (This was after our apartment was robbed and filing a report). - Also had a plumbing issue on bottom floors where dirty water would overflow out of the sink if upstairs neighbors used water and would flood the kitchen, warping the floors. - After moving units I could not pay online, called payment portal and they said it was due to complex not changing my unit. Had to pay via paper check for remaining 6 months. - Multiple cars broken into in parking lot. - Parking spots are not wide enough for many cars and someone hit mine and I never found out who, just walked out to my car scratched. - Some of the outlets don’t work - Blinds may come broken - Frequently coming home to water turned off to fix leaks - Lots of speed bumps - Pool closed at random times Maintenance men and front desk employees are very nice and helpful. Unfortunately, they don’t run the place, other than that don’t bother.

I have a difficult time wrapping my head around the negative reviews for Boardwalk. We moved our daughter in Jan ‘26 as a UCF transfer student and we’ve been very pleased with the experience thus far. The Clubhouse/office staff is remarkable with their communication and handling of any concern, the maintenance guys go above and beyond any time an issue is brought to their attention and the security staff in the evenings bring peace of mind since we’re 1000 miles away. I come into town often, visit frequently and can attest that the pool is delightful and always clean, our daughter enjoys all of the other amenities such as the fitness center, study lounge and UCF shuttle right out front. The shared living space in the apartment is a nice open concept, there’s laundry access in every unit and she even has a lovely patio for all of her plants. Coming from the dorm life, this is definitely a step up and we appreciate finding this gem so close to campus.

2025: I'm going to give a full in depth review as a Junior at UCF. Firstly, I pay $924/mo in rent and I enjoy living here and renewed for a second year, so overall it's a positive experience. The location is incredible. I ride an electric scooter that cost me $400, so instead of paying for insurance, gas, parking, etc, I can ride to class for free in under 7 minutes. It's literally right at campus, it's a perfect location and that alone is worth a lot. The size and quality of the apartment is pretty nice. I wouldn't expect much more from this price point this close to campus. Some other apartments are nicer but are further from campus. However, compared to Aves, Plaza, and Knights Circle, this is cheaper, relatively as close to campus, and far better. I've been to all of those apartments, this one is bigger, more home-y, and less expensive. That being said, it's an older apartment so some things aren't perfect. For example, my windows don't really stay up and there's a few holes in the screens. I'll probably ask to get them fixed but that's how it came. Amenities are pretty good. The hot tub is reason alone to go here. If there's no hot tub at your apartment you're wasting your money. This one is elite, it's HOT, you can't stay in longer than 10 minutes without overheating. Compare that to Plaza which has a bigger hot tub but is like 20 degrees colder.. I would always pick Boardwalk over it. However, they do close it for "maintenance" every winter for a few months, but realistically they're closing it because fewer people are here and it's more expensive when it's cold out. The gym is decent, it has cables, treadmill, cycling, elliptical, and a bench with dumbbells up to 35. It doesn't really suit my preferences and I would rather go to the RWC any day, but it's good if you just want a quick treadmill run. Lastly, the price includes I believe $40 off of electricity and water for each roommate, so $160 in total for a 4x4. We keep the AC at 72/70 at night, and open the windows when it's colder. Only two months did we actually have to pay an extra bill (and it was $11 and $3 each roommate) because it was super hot and we were keeping it at 70 all the time. If you like it around 70 during the hot months expect to go over your amount a little. Overall, I think it's very nice for my needs and a perfect location. My room is big, the common room is huge, it's not that expensive and we never pay utilities, and the very hot hot tub is a huge perk. I think it's a hidden gem that people overlook, but it usually leases up to Feb/Mar so if you're looking for something nice near campus, I would definitely add this as an option. I included some pictures of my room as a reference for size. 2026 update: been living here two years now. I've read some of the bad reviews and they're mostly one-sided. Like for example one of the reviews claims boardwalk didn't pay their electricity so we lost power for a day - I talked to the electricians when they were fixing it - it was a server issue at the energy complex where they misrouted the money (how does that even happen? Idk). And breakins are horrible, they can happen anywhere, especially in Orlando. Ask them to update your security system and they will or install your own. They just gave us a brand new TV because we asked. I still highly recommend this place!

Overall, other than getting robbed and my apartment filling with smoke due to a heater issue, I have not had a negative experience living at Boardwalk, and I appreciate that maintenance is generally responsive and keeps the property in good condition. However, I would like to formally raise an ongoing concern regarding the sprinkler system. The sprinklers are activated daily and use irrigation water, which creates a strong odor and often makes common walkways unusable. I live near the front of the complex by the pool, and when the sprinklers are on, I am unable to use the main path. This forces me to take a significantly longer route around the front of the property, which has caused me to miss the UCF shuttle on at least one occasion. Additionally, this evening around 6:00 PM, I was walking through the path when the sprinklers unexpectedly turned on and soaked me with irrigation water. This was both inconvenient and unpleasant, especially during a time when many residents are commuting. I respectfully ask that management consider adjusting the sprinkler schedule to avoid peak walking hours or some kind of sprinkler adjustment. I also believe that adding proper sidewalks in these high-traffic areas could help prevent these issues and reduce the need to frequently replace sod and mulch.