Grande Bay — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
East Clearwater (Gulf-to-Bay Blvd on Old Tampa Bay), Clearwater, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
East Clearwater (Gulf-to-Bay Blvd on Old Tampa Bay)
Address
2909 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759
Floor plans
1-2 BR
Advertised rents
~$1,279-$1,814+ per official floor plans (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Pet friendly
Yes
What residents like
- ✓True waterfront setting on Old Tampa Bay with an observation deck
- ✓Among the lowest advertised rents for a water-adjacent Clearwater complex
- ✓Residents describe helpful maintenance staff and a clean property
- ✓Convenient to the Courtney Campbell Causeway for Tampa commutes
Common complaints
- ✕Reviewers report recurring pest problems that treatments have not fully resolved
- ✕Older buildings with thin insulation reportedly drive high electric bills
- ✕Front-facing units get heavy Gulf-to-Bay traffic noise
- ✕Some ground-floor residents report flooding during heavy storms
Our take
Grande Bay is an older, renovated community whose bay frontage and sub-$1,300 one-bedroom entry point are rare for Clearwater. Resident feedback rewards the setting and staff while warning about the realities of aging buildings, from utility costs to storm drainage. It suits budget-minded renters who value water views over modern construction.
Amenities
Direct bay frontage with observation deckTwo swimming poolsSmall fitness roomLaundry facilitiesWaterfront 2BR floor plans
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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