Brandon Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
13 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Brandon is one of the largest unincorporated suburbs east of Tampa, with a deep, established apartment stock concentrated around Lake Brandon, Providence Road, and the Bloomingdale Avenue corridor. Renters here trade a short commute into downtown Tampa via the Selmon Expressway for garden-style communities that range from 1980s value properties to newer mid-rise builds near Westfield Brandon mall.
As of mid-2026 public listings, 1BR rents in the Lake Brandon / Providence Lakes area (33511) typically run $1,400-$1,700, while older value-oriented communities closer to central Brandon (33510, S Parsons Ave corridor) list 1BRs from roughly $1,250-$1,500; newer builds like Nexus Brandon push 1BR asking rents toward $1,600-$1,700+.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asprey at Lake Brandon Apartments | Astor Commons area near Bryan Rd, Lake Brandon | 1-3 BR | $1,441-$1,758+ | 2001 |
| Brookside Manor Apartments | Bell Shoals Rd area near Bloomingdale Square | 1-2 BR | $1,408-$1,763 | 1987 |
| Cortland Bermuda Lake | Bermuda Lake area near I-75 and SR 60 | 1-3 BR | $1,497-$1,923+ | 2005 |
| Brandon Crossing | Brandon Crossing area near Bryan Rd/Lumsden Rd | 2-3 BR | $1,340-$1,520+ | 1999 |
| Providence Lakes | Chapel Tree area off Providence Rd, near Causeway Blvd | 1-3 BR | $1,491-$2,577 | 1996 |
| The Griffin | Courtney Trace area near Lumsden Rd | 1-3 BR | $1,580-$2,205+ | 2008 |
| Hamlin at Lake Brandon | Lake Brandon area, near Bloomingdale Ave | 1-3 BR | $1,575-$2,365+ | 2003 |
| Westbury at Lake Brandon | Lake Brandon area, off Providence Rd near Westfield Brandon Mall | 1-3 BR | $1,350-$1,965+ | 2001 |
| Lucerne at Lake Brandon Apartments | Lake Lucerne area off Bryan Rd | 1-3 BR | $1,486-$1,727+ | 2002 |
| MAA Brandon | Paddock Club area near Bryan Rd | 1-3 BR | $1,478-$1,843+ | 1996 |
| Cypress Trace Apartments | Providence Trace area near Bloomingdale Ave/Kings Ave | 1-3 BR | $1,299-$1,599 | 1999 |
| Lakeside Central Apartments | S Parsons Ave, central Brandon near Brandon Regional Hospital | 1-2 BR | $1,419-$1,758 | 1985 |
| Nexus Brandon Apartments | South Gornto Lake Rd corridor | Studio-3 BR | $1,496-$3,335 | 2019 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
Astor Commons area near Bryan Rd, Lake Brandon
Bell Shoals Rd area near Bloomingdale Square
Bermuda Lake area near I-75 and SR 60
Brandon Crossing area near Bryan Rd/Lumsden Rd
Chapel Tree area off Providence Rd, near Causeway Blvd
Courtney Trace area near Lumsden Rd
Lake Brandon area, near Bloomingdale Ave
Lake Brandon area, off Providence Rd near Westfield Brandon Mall
Lake Lucerne area off Bryan Rd
Paddock Club area near Bryan Rd
Providence Trace area near Bloomingdale Ave/Kings Ave
S Parsons Ave, central Brandon near Brandon Regional Hospital
South Gornto Lake Rd corridor
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.
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