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Old 07-29-2012, 04:09 AM
 
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Hi,
I am a foreigner from Singapore and will be in studying in University of Central Florida for 1.5 years.
For my stay here, I have shortlisted the Waterford area (FL 32826),and in particular, Cypress Lake @ Waterford by Equity Residential.

I've seen the crime reports (orlandosentinel2.com, spotcrime.com, crimereports.com) but having come from another country, I am not too sure if the numbers there are typical. I would like to check if the area is generally safe? I've read that it was safe but in recent years, the ghetto has expanded to that area?

Also, anyone has any experience with equity residential, in particular cypress lake @ waterford? After reading the reviews from apartmentratings.com, not too sure if the reviews are trustworthy or not. Have also read that Equity is not a very honest company (although I'm sure that there is no one realtor company that I've read only that has no bad reviews)


Is there any other areas to recommend? My budget is around USD$1000 for a 1 room apartment which my wife and I will be staying. Other than my budget, safety is a paramount criteria. As a bonus, short distance away from UCF (FL 32816) and high walkscore (proximity to amenities, Target, Walmart etc and restaurant)

All help will be appreciated.
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Old 07-29-2012, 11:03 AM
 
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The area is pretty safe mostly college kids like your self a lot of Hispanics so there is a lot of Spanish spoken in the Waterford lakes area. Their are not too many areas around there that will give you the convince of being that close to Waterford lakes.
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Old 08-02-2012, 08:49 AM
 
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The area is pretty safe mostly college kids like your self a lot of Hispanics so there is a lot of Spanish spoken in the Waterford lakes area. Their are not too many areas around there that will give you the convince of being that close to Waterford lakes.
thanks for the inputs sean. I am asian, and not Hispanics, so I don't speak Spanish
Anyway, I'll be touching down in Orlando on the 8 Aug and will be hunting for an apartment to rent for long term. Meanwhile, I'll be staying at an inn. Hope the search don't take too long.
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