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The Morgan Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

Lakewood Estates · St. Petersburg, FL · Resident feedback distilled from public reviews. Research updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on The Morgan

The Morgan is a value-oriented option for renters who need south-city access and can accept an older garden-style setting. The exact unit matters more than the model, so a detailed pre-lease walkthrough is advisable.

Neighborhood

Lakewood Estates

Address

5473 27th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Floor plans

Studio-2

Advertised rents

$995-$1,455 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)

Pet friendly

Yes

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What residents like

✓Residents often cite the comparatively accessible pricing.
✓Positive feedback mentions the south St. Petersburg location and practical layouts.
✓Some reviewers appreciate the pool and landscaped setting.

Common complaints

✕Reviewers report inconsistent maintenance and communication experiences.
✕Common complaints include aging finishes in some units.
✕Residents advise confirming renovation status for the exact apartment.

Amenities

poolfitness centerpet-friendly groundson-site laundry

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

Surface parking is available; confirm permit, guest, and towing rules.

Pet details

The community is advertised as pet friendly; current limits and charges were not consistently published.

Management company

Lurin

Transit & commute

Convenient to 54th Avenue South, USF St. Petersburg, Eckerd College, and the interstate by car.

Noise context

Tour the exact building at evening hours to assess neighbor and parking-lot noise.

Flood & storm notes

Confirm flood and evacuation zones, especially for ground-floor units in south St. Petersburg.

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.

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Questions to ask when you tour The Morgan

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?

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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