Windsor Central Arts — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Edge District / Central Arts District, St. Petersburg, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Edge District / Central Arts District
Address
151 7th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Floor plans
Studio–2BR
Advertised rents
~$2,250–$3,400+ (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2017
Website
What residents like
- ✓Sits between the Edge District and downtown with a Publix and dozens of restaurants nearby
- ✓Rooftop pool and frequent resident events build a social atmosphere
- ✓Office staff singled out repeatedly for genuinely caring about residents
- ✓Quick maintenance turnaround in many accounts
Common complaints
- ✕Reviewers report recurring elevator problems
- ✕Common complaints include plumbing issues and broken gym equipment
- ✕Some residents cite cleanliness lapses in shared areas and an unsecured parking garage
- ✕A few mention frequent policy changes and slow responses since the ownership change
Our take
Windsor Central Arts is the 348-unit building long known as The Hermitage, rebranded after a 2024-era sale to Windsor Communities. It suits renters who want a social, event-heavy community at the seam of downtown and the Edge District. The location and staff carry its reputation, while operational consistency since the rebrand is the main sore spot in reviews.
Amenities
Rooftop poolFitness centerGuest suitesResident events (yoga, wine tastings, markets)High ceilings and designer finishesParking garage
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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