Apartment Review for Inlet Bay At Gateway - Saint Petersburg, FL

The exteriors are a bit dirty due to being right on the edge of a massive nature preserve (some residents put their garbage out too early and attract animals), but the interiors of the apartments are extremely nice and clean. Many of the apartments have been renovated. My apartment, a 1/1 on the third floor, has new appliances and cabintes, a vaulted ceiling, and a beautiful view over a lake that is home to a 4 foot alligator. The area has easy access to nearby highways (I-275 and the Gandy bridge), and is about two minutes from a small commercial plaza and less than five minutes from main commercial venues. Still, the place is quite secluded from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world. It is also a quiet neighborhood. Parking is never a problem. Most of the tenants seem to be middle class, probably due to the cost of rent at Inlet Bay. Yes, the rent may seem high, but you get what you pay for. If you are looking for a nice place, Inlet Bay is a very good deal for the money. I looked at over 30 apartments before picking Inlet Bay, and no other apartment could compare to what Inlet Bay offered for the money. Lastly, the management at Inlet Bay changed recently, and while I did not rent under the previous management, the new management has done a nice job. The maintenance crew is nice and responsive. They are willing to go out of their way to make things right. Based on my experience, I would have no problem recommending Inlet Bay. I feel you get your money's worth (as far as renting goes), and the apartments look and feel new on the inside. My one and only significant complaint would be that the exterior is dirty (mainly the stairwells). If you can get past this, the area is lovely and the apartments are lovely.