Trellis at the Lakes Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

Gateway / Brighton Bay · St. Petersburg, FL · Resident feedback distilled from public reviews. Research updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on Trellis at the Lakes

Trellis at the Lakes is an established Gateway community with competitive rents and a sizable outdoor amenity package. Its location and recreation areas draw consistent praise, while resident feedback about maintenance follow-through, grounds care, and unit condition is mixed.

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Neighborhood
Gateway / Brighton Bay
Address
11401 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Floor plans
1-2
Advertised rents
$1,395-$1,991 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
Map

What residents like

  • Residents frequently value the location for reaching both St. Petersburg and Tampa.
  • Positive reviews highlight the pools, grills, dog park, walking areas, and lake views.
  • Some residents praise an easy leasing or move-in process and helpful individual staff members.
  • The asking rents are often viewed as competitive for the Gateway submarket.

Common complaints

  • Reviewers report delayed or incomplete maintenance work, particularly for recurring apartment issues.
  • Common resident complaints include uneven landscaping, trash, or grounds upkeep.
  • Some reviewers report pests or dated interior finishes and advise inspecting the exact unit.
  • Reviewers mention rent increases and required service charges as recurring cost concerns.

Amenities

two poolstennis courtdog parkbusiness centergrilling areaslakeside grounds

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 space assignment, guest rules, and any charges.
Pet details
Pet-friendly, with a dog park; breed restrictions and charges apply.
Management company
RangeWater Real Estate
Transit & commute
Near I-275, Gandy Boulevard, and bridge routes, making the property practical for split St. Petersburg and Tampa commutes.
Noise context
Ask whether the home faces a pool, sports area, parking lot, or perimeter road and whether shared laundry is near the unit.
Unit features
patio or balcony; walk-in closets; select lake views; air conditioning
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 Trellis at the Lakes

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?
  • Is pest control included, how often is it performed, and how are repeat issues escalated?
  • Where are packages stored, what happens after hours, and are locker or concierge fees mandatory?
  • Which advertised amenities are currently open, what are their hours, and is access included in base rent?
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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