Come Home to Our Apartments in St. Petersburg, FL

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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Landscaped Walking Path at Our Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, Florida

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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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I enjoyed living here the past year. The office and maintenance is very helpful. The quality of the apartment and gym is great. The community is nice and quiet to walk around at night. The location is close to 4th street and ... READ MORE
Rob Hastings - March 24, 2026
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I recently moved into Cortland Brighton Bay and have had such a great experience so far. The grounds are beautiful and very well maintained, which was one of the main reasons I chose this community. I especially want to recognize ... READ MORE
Jennifer McAlpine - March 14, 2026
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I've lived here for 3 months now and I can finally share a true and honest experience: Maintenance here is incredible I submitted a request to have my toilet flusher fixed and literally seconds later the maintenance man was at my ... READ MORE
Ken Chaar - January 12, 2026
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I had an amazing experience at Cortland Brighton Bay Apartments. The service here truly stands out. During my orientation and tour, Mike from maintenance and Millie from the leasing office were absolutely fantastic. They were ... READ MORE
Mikell Robinson - January 7, 2026
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Mike and the rest of the maintenance team are always there when you need them and do a great job.
Cj S - January 6, 2026
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