Brookside Manor Apartments — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Bell Shoals Rd area near Bloomingdale Square, Brandon, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Bell Shoals Rd area near Bloomingdale Square
Address
3404 Magenta Way, Brandon, FL 33511
Floor plans
1-2 BR
Advertised rents
$1,408-$1,763 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1987
Pet friendly
Yes
What residents like
- ✓Cable and internet included in rent is a recurring value point for residents
- ✓Tennis and basketball courts are uncommon extras for a community this size (140 units)
- ✓Public renter feedback (10 reviews on record) skews positive on quiet, country-like setting close to town
- ✓Competitive pricing relative to newer Brandon communities
Common complaints
- ✕As a 1987-built property, some reviewers note dated interiors in non-renovated units
- ✕A few renters mention the location, near Bloomingdale/Valrico line, is a longer drive to central Brandon amenities
- ✕Smaller community size means fewer amenities than newer competitors (no elevator, no dog park mentioned)
Our take
Brookside Manor Apartments is an older (1987), smaller Brandon-area community that suits budget-conscious renters who value included utilities and recreational courts over resort-style amenities. It carries a generally favorable reputation among its modest public review base.
Amenities
PoolFitness centerClubhouseGrill/picnic areaBasketball courtTennis courtCable & internet includedCar care center
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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