{"id":81673,"date":"2026-09-24T11:50:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T15:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=81673"},"modified":"2026-09-24T11:50:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T15:50:53","slug":"pointe-grand-lakeland-is-a-288-unit-apartment-complex-located-at-901-patriot-drive-in-south-lakeland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/09\/24\/pointe-grand-lakeland-is-a-288-unit-apartment-complex-located-at-901-patriot-drive-in-south-lakeland\/","title":{"rendered":"Pointe Grand Lakeland is a 288-unit apartment complex located at 901 Patriot Drive in South Lakeland."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"929eb0\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"365\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/images-2-10.webp?fit=547%2C365&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81674 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #929eb0; aspect-ratio:1.4986724700761698;width:373px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/images-2-10.webp?w=547&amp;ssl=1 547w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/images-2-10.webp?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developer <strong>Hillpointe<\/strong> has opened <strong>Pointe Grand Lakeland<\/strong>, a 288-unit apartment complex located at <strong>901 Patriot Drive<\/strong> in South Lakeland.<sup><\/sup> Billed as &#8220;attainable luxury,&#8221; the community aims to address the shortage of housing for middle-income workers in Polk County earning around $75,000 annually.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Details &amp; Amenities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Uniform Floor Plans:<\/strong> Every unit features an identical 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout spanning 1,170 sq. ft. Interiors include open living spaces, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washers\/dryers, smart keyless entry, and video doorbells.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pricing &amp; Rent:<\/strong> Base rent starts at <strong>$1,540\/month<\/strong>, with total average monthly payments around $1,939 after incorporating utilities and the mandatory $199\/month &#8220;Essential Services Package&#8221; (covers high-speed Wi-Fi, renters insurance, valet trash, pest control, and video doorbells).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Features:<\/strong> Resort-style pool with cabanas, 24-hour fitness center, Starbucks coffee and tea bar, community fire pit, and business center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pet Policy:<\/strong> Exceptionally pet-friendly with no breed or weight restrictions, offering a leash-free bark park and a pet spa station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Background &amp; Approval<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The developer, Hillpointe, keeps costs lower by maintaining vertical integration\u2014handling land acquisition, design, manufacturing, construction, and property management in-house.<sup><\/sup> The project\u2019s site plan was approved by the Lakeland City Commission in a 6-1 vote following adjustments to address neighborhood input regarding traffic, height, and parking.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Developer Hillpointe has opened Pointe Grand Lakeland, a 288-unit apartment complex located at 901 Patriot Drive in South Lakeland. 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