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Carlton Arms of St. Petersburg Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

Greater Pinellas Point · St. Petersburg, FL · Resident feedback distilled from public reviews. Research updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on Carlton Arms of St. Petersburg

Carlton Arms of St. Petersburg is a large waterfront adult community with mature grounds, broad floor-plan choices, and lower advertised rents than many newer properties. Resident feedback is notably favorable about staff, maintenance, and the peaceful setting, with older interiors, shared laundry, and coastal exposure as the primary tradeoffs.

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Neighborhood
Greater Pinellas Point
Address
6699 31st Way S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Floor plans
Studio-3
Advertised rents
$1,145-$1,848 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1970
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
Map

What residents like

  • Long-term residents repeatedly praise the tropical waterfront grounds, mature landscaping, and peaceful atmosphere.
  • Positive reviews frequently credit office and maintenance staff with friendly, same-day or next-day assistance.
  • Residents value the spacious layouts and comparatively attainable rents.
  • The location receives favorable comments for immediate I-275 access and proximity to the Skyway corridor.

Common complaints

  • Reviewers note that the buildings and some interior features are older than many nearby communities.
  • Common resident complaints include reliance on shared laundry rather than in-unit machines.
  • Some reviewers report that waterfront and low-lying conditions make storm planning and water exposure important considerations.
  • Reviewers note that daily errands generally require a car.

Amenities

waterfront groundsheated poolclubhouseon-site laundrytennis courtslimited dock facilities

The nitty-gritty

These details come from public property materials and listings available at research time. Fees, parking rules and utility packages can change, so request the complete lease-cost sheet before applying.

Parking
On-site parking is available; confirm current vehicle limits and guest procedures.
Pet details
Cats and dogs are accepted, with a two-animal limit and additional restrictions or charges.
Management company
Mahaffey Apartment Company
Transit & commute
Close to the southern terminus of I-275, with car access to Eckerd College, Skyway Marina, downtown, and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Noise context
The large site is generally described as peaceful; confirm distance from I-275, the pool, laundry, parking, and waterfront activity.
Unit features
private patio; select waterfront views; air conditioning; studio through three-bedroom layouts
Research transparency

We cross-check property information and summarize recurring public resident feedback. A missing detail means we could not verify it reliably—not that the fee, rule or feature does not exist.

Questions to ask when you tour Carlton Arms of St. Petersburg

Use these questions to verify current conditions and investigate the trade-offs surfaced by public resident feedback.

  • What is the exact monthly total after every mandatory fee, utility package and service charge?
  • Can I see the specific available unit—not only the model—and receive the quoted price in writing?
  • How does guest parking work, and what rules can lead to towing?
  • Who handles after-hours maintenance emergencies, and what response time is promised in the lease?
  • How often has the access gate or controlled-entry system been unavailable during the past year?
  • Which advertised amenities are currently open, what are their hours, and is access included in base rent?
  • Who is the current management company, and how are unresolved resident issues escalated?
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