Beneva Gardens Apartments — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Gulf Gate, Gulf Gate, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Address
7389 Cloister Dr, Sarasota, FL 34231
Floor plans
1-2 BR
Advertised rents
$1,200+ (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1975
Pet friendly
No
Website
What residents like
- ✓Small, family-owned property with a quieter, low-turnover feel
- ✓Central Gulf Gate location within reach of shopping and schools
Common complaints
- ✕Limited amenities compared to larger nearby communities
- ✕Availability is limited given the small unit count (48 units)
Our take
A small, 48-unit family-owned apartment community tucked into the residential core of Gulf Gate. Its modest scale and long-tenured ownership give it a quieter, more neighborhood feel than the area's larger complexes.
Amenities
On-site management
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.