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Treasure Island Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews

6 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026

Treasure Island is a barrier-island beach city in Pinellas County known for its nearly four miles of Gulf-front shoreline and a mix of commercial downtown, quiet south-end cottages, and a lively north side near John's Pass. Its rental stock leans heavily on older, individually owned condo buildings from the 1960s and 1970s rather than corporate apartment communities.

As of mid-2026, condo rentals in Treasure Island run roughly $1,800-$3,000 for a one-bedroom and $2,700-$4,500 for a two-bedroom, with waterfront units featuring boat docks or full Gulf views commanding more; supply stays limited since most buildings hold only 20 to 150 units, individually owned and rented out unit by unit.

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Quick comparison

ComplexNeighborhood BedsAdvertised rentsBuilt
Galaxie ApartmentsStudio-1 BR—1967
Paradise Island Towers1-3 BR$2,300-$3,8001963
St. James1 BR$2,250-$2,8001974
Sunset CoveStudio-1 BR$1,800-$3,0001972
The Club at Treasure Island1-2 BR$1,800-$2,6001974
Westwinds Waterfront Resort2 BR$2,700-$3,2501970

Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.

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Galaxie Apartments
Studio-1 BR
✓ Smallest and most low-key building in the area (20 units, 2 stories), which tends to mean quieter, lower-turnover living
✕ Being the oldest small building in the area (1967) with limited public amenity information, it lacks the pool or fitness perks bigger buildings offer
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Paradise Island Towers
1-3 BR · $2,300-$3,800
✓ On-site doorman and property manager are unusual for the island's older stock and add a sense of security
✕ At 11 stories and built in 1963, it's the oldest and tallest building in this batch, so elevator wait times and general wear are common complaints
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St. James
1 BR · $2,250-$2,800
✓ On-site fitness center is a plus that many of the island's smaller buildings lack
✕ 8-story building with limited elevator capacity, so peak-time waits are a common renter complaint
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Sunset Cove
Studio-1 BR · $1,800-$3,000
✓ Low-rise, 2-story layout means no elevator wait and easier beach access
✕ Units run small, with some studios and 1-bedrooms under 500 square feet, limiting it mainly to singles or couples
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The Club at Treasure Island
1-2 BR · $1,800-$2,600
✓ On-site pool and tennis court are relatively rare amenities among the island's older condo buildings
✕ Being a large 1970s mid-rise, common areas and the lobby feel dated next to newer Gulf-front construction
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Westwinds Waterfront Resort
2 BR · $2,700-$3,250
✓ Direct waterfront setting with a private dock appeals to boat owners, a rarer amenity among the island's rental stock
✕ Because units are individually owned and rented out, finish quality and furnishing vary noticeably from one unit to the next
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Florida renter essentials

Renters insurance is not optional here. Most Florida leases require it, and standard policies do NOT cover flood damage — that needs a separate flood policy, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.

Ask about the real monthly cost. The most common complaint in Florida apartment reviews isn't noise — it's fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.

Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.

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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