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Located minutes away from both Downtown St. Petersburg and South Tampa, our Brighton Bay apartment community puts the best of Florida living at your front door. Designer features like granite countertops and rainfall showerheads will make you proud to call any of our one, two, and three-bedroom apartments in St. Pete, Florida home.

Easy access to the Gandy Bridge delivers you directly to major employers and popular entertainment options in South Tampa. With convenience to the rest of St. Petersburg, our community connects you to local hotspots like Downtown St. Pete or The Sundial.

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What We Offer

At Cortland, award-winning customer service is more than a promise – it's our passion. Our Brighton Bay apartment community prioritizes each resident, ensuring that hospitality here is more than just a standard – it’s what we do best. With attention to every detail and a commitment to providing next-level apartment living, we make it clear that our residents are our number one priority. Every moment you spend with us is an opportunity to show how much you matter. At Cortland Brighton Bay, we believe in creating a vibrant community. Join us for resident events, social gatherings, and community activities that make living here a unique experience. We also welcome your furry friends! Our pet-friendly apartment community includes a leash-free bark park for our furry residents, large and small.

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The layout of the apartment makes it feel so spacious and the kitchen is so cute but what really stands out to me is the way the management and front desk are so approachable and kind. They respond to emails and texts so quickly ... READ MORE
Alex Flores - October 12, 2026
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Now that I’ve officially settled into my new home at Columbia Pike, I wanted to take a moment to give a special thank you to Gervon. Gervon was the very first person I spoke with when scheduling my initial tour, and from that ... READ MORE
Michelle Rosas - October 11, 2026
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Very nice place to live . Neighborhood always clean, maintenance is always on time if you call them . been here for 4years
Delf - October 10, 2026
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Great place! Staff are helpful & friendly the place is well kept and clean! Thanks to Viri & Precious for being extremely helpful!
carter matzke - October 10, 2026
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A special shoutout to Dedra. She’s honestly one of the sweetest and most helpful people here. She’s always so friendly, welcoming and ready to help with anything, whether it’s at the front desk or with concierge services. ... READ MORE
Sahana - October 10, 2026
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