The Preserve at Manatee Bay
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The Preserve at Manatee Bay

5933 28th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209
(84 Reviews)
$1,660 - $1,975/mo
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Floor Plans & Pricing

1 Bedroom

Fully Renovated 1 Bdrm 1 Bth Apt. - 850 Sq. Ft.

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 850 sq. ft.

$1,760

4 Available Units

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1 Bdrm 1bth Apt- 850 Sq. Ft.

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 850 sq. ft.

$1,660

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2 Bedrooms

Fully Renovated 2 Bdrm 2 Bth Apt. - 1040 Sq. Ft.

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,040 sq. ft.

$1,975

4 Available Units

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2 Bdrm 2 Bth Apt. - 1040 Sq. Ft.

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,040 sq. ft.

$1,800

1 Available Unit

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Community epIQ Grade

D
D

Renter Ratings

D+

Review Ratings

Noise

3.0

Grounds

2.0

Safety

1.0

Office Staff

1.0

Maintenance

1.0

Neighborhood

3.0

Survey Ratings

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Review Count

D+

Number of reviews in the past 365 days

1

Manager’s Review Engagement

F

Percentage of reviews responded to

0.00%

Manager’s Review Reply Time

F

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The Preserve at Manatee Bay Reviews

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anonymous

Resident 2019 - 2022

10/30/2023

Horrible place to live

Not sure why there are so many 5 star reviews because there is no way they are legitimate reviews. Here is a real review….Since I moved in 4 years ago, the office staff has completely changed three times and the current office workers are beyond… See More >
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    anonymous

    Resident 2019 - 2022

    2/10/2022

    I think the office staff is amazing, very helpful and accommodating since Linda has left. The maintenance staff is over and above any other I've ever dealt with, they even give my dog treats whenever he sees us out and about. The swimming pool and… See More >
      Manager

      2/15/2022

      The Preserve at Manatee Bay
      Wow! Thank you for taking the time to share what you love about our community. We appreciate the kind feedback about our maintenance team--they work hard to keep our community beautiful! If you ever need anything in the future, please let us know. Thanks again! -The Team at The Preserve at Manatee Bay
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      Natalia28

      prospectiveVisited 2022

      2/10/2022

      I came to the preserve for a tour during the week and even though they did not have an available 2 bedroom to rent I must say I was very impressed and in awe during my whole tour. The staff were extremely friendly and so… See More >
        Manager

        2/15/2022

        The Preserve at Manatee Bay
        Hi there! Thank you for your 5-star feedback! We're so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour experience. We hope to see you again once we have more availability in the future. Take care! -The Team at The Preserve at Manatee Bay
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        Sandy Buesker

        Resident 2020

        11/18/2020

        We had a water leak. It became a huge issue when we all laughed at it (the repair crew) at noon. Now we have no water thru the night as well as this entire day and all the crew gets to go home to flowing… See More >
          Manager

          11/24/2020

          The Preserve at Manatee Bay
          Thank you for reaching out, Sandy. Due to the nature of your concerns, we feel it would be best if we spoke with you directly. Please give us a call at (941) 792-7888 when you have the time. Thank you. - The Team at The Preserve at Manatee Bay
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          anonymous

          Resident 2018

          8/9/2018

          We moved here the beginning of the summer and love it here. residents are friendly and courteous, its quiet with no crime, friendly and approachable staff that will do there best to resolve any issues you have. Apartments are nice and roomy with lots of… See More >
            Manager

            8/10/2018

            The Preserve at Manatee Bay
            We're delighted to hear about your stellar experiences with us at the Preserve at Manatee Bay! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us this 5-star review. If you ever need anything at all, please feel free to come by the office to chat with us!
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            Lennie07

            Resident 2015 - 2017

            9/26/2017

            Once upon a time it was a nice place to live then management changed alot now we are stuck with horrible management awful maintence. Cant go a month without an issue with the water being shut off. The previous manager,although she was rude, at least… See More >
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              anonymous

              Resident 2013 - 2017

              9/1/2017

              on't rent here! Had issues with AC. It took 2 1/2 weeks to get AC fixed. Was anywhere from 85-90 degrees in apt in the late afternoon & evenings. Must have made at least 10 calls to office & emergency line.… See More >
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                anonymous

                Resident 2016 - 2017

                6/10/2017

                Pros- none Cons- Ants, roaches, bed bugs, snotty management, didn't want to just fix the hot tub, so they made it a fire pit, they advertise Billards and Spa, have neither. Dumpsters are always overflowing with garbage all around them, which means racoons. Much much much… See More >
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                  Ulare

                  prospectiveVisited 2016

                  1/20/2017

                  I have lived here for about two months as if this review and have to say I have enjoyed my experience here immensely. For the two reviews underneath mine, I have not had any issues they claimed to have. The only wild animals on the… See More >
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                    Phill99337

                    Resident 2012 - 2016

                    12/21/2016

                    This place is the pits, stairways are collapsing, trash is piling up near dumpsters, maintenance bandages everything, lots of wild rodents on property, staff is very rude...HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY

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                      coolclimates

                      prospectiveVisited 2015

                      8/4/2015

                      Cockroaches, bees and lizards, oh my! I am a prospective renter and went here because of the good reviews on here. I now wonder if these reviews were all written by the staff. First, they wanted me to sign a contract without showing me a… See More >
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                        Resident 98060

                        Verified Resident 2014

                        9/15/2014

                        In a great and safe neighborhood and seems like a very quiet community. Parking is not bad would be better if there were a few extra spaces. Great layout of apartments and very nice, welcoming staff. Grounds are kept quite nice. Moving in process was… See More >
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                          Resident 95640

                          Verified Resident 2014

                          9/9/2014

                          I have not been here long enough to give you a comment. It's only been 2 weeks. The complex is nice but the color of the buildings are discussing-ARMY GREEN! Anyway, so far so good, but not sure if this is a… See More >
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                            Resident 92852

                            Verified Resident 2014

                            8/27/2014

                            We love living at the Preserve at Manatee Bay! It's a beautiful and quiet community with helpful staff and nice neighbors. We looked at over a dozen properties around Sarasota and Bradenton. We're so happy with the quality of the community, especially for the price!

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                              Resident 86400

                              Verified Resident 2014

                              8/4/2014

                              The experience has been wonderful so far. When I picked up my keys, the manager and I did a walk thru and he told me if the air wasn't cooling enough to let him know and he'd have someone come look at it. The… See More >
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                                Resident 84556

                                Verified Resident 2014

                                7/28/2014

                                It has been great experience so far. Special thanks goes to the managerial team Josh Ruth, and maintenance team including Mark and Justin. They are professional, extremely fast and always display great manners. It has a month that I moved in and so far has… See More >
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                                  Resident 83028

                                  Verified Resident 2014

                                  7/21/2014

                                  We had a wonderful experience with our entire moving process. The staff is extremely kind and helpful. I would recommend this community to all people looking for a great place to live. The amenities are unbeatable and the rent is very affordable.

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                                    Resident 81316

                                    Verified Resident 2013 - 2014

                                    7/12/2014

                                    The property manager and maintenance crew are attentive and prompt. The Clubhouse is very nice and also the pool area. The workout room has all the equipment you need to workout. The location I find very convenient. It is close to shopping and beaches.

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                                      Resident 74876

                                      Verified Resident 2011 - 2014

                                      7/9/2014

                                      I love living here. It's a nice community. But the increase of rent every year is ridiculous. The apartment is not worht it. I always thought that keeping good paying residnets is important but I thought wrong. Money comes first.… See More >
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                                        Resident 74077

                                        Verified Resident 2014

                                        6/5/2014

                                        In my short time here I find this community quiet and peaceful in a beautiful setting. After moving in I found some window and door issues which were promptly fixed in two days. These problems should have been noticed by previous tenants. This is… See More >
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                                          Resident 72911

                                          Verified Resident 2011 - 2014

                                          6/2/2014

                                          We've been very happy here and the staff is great to deal with. It' s very quiet and residents are very friendly. If you have a problem with anything they respond immediately or if something is out of place it is taken care off… See More >
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                                            Annamill

                                            Resident 2013 - 2014

                                            6/1/2014

                                            We have been here exactly one year and we love it here! Josh is a wonderful manager. Attentive, caring, understanding. We love him. Mark and Justin are fantastic maintenance men and we can depend on any problem being addressed and resolved in a short… See More >
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                                              Resident 70804

                                              Verified Resident 2014

                                              5/22/2014

                                              We love living here. Staff/management is superb! Extremely responsive and a pleasure to work with. Only disappointment is the noise level from the unit above. Every little movement is audible, even pets running around can be heard. Otherwise, wonderful place to live.

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                                                Resident 70270

                                                Verified Resident 2014

                                                5/21/2014

                                                So far its been great. We love it here, the apartments are wonderful and the staff is incredibly helpful. The pool and the landscaping are always kept immaculate. Only problem noticed is that other pet owners don't clean up after their pet, but that's not… See More >
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                                                  Resident 70142

                                                  Verified Resident 2014

                                                  6/19/2014

                                                  As usual the repairs/concerns were addressed in a very professional, expediant manner. Joshua is very friendly and accommodation, he does his best to make all feel welcome. I actually stopped a potential client and recommended our Preserve to them.

                                                    Features & Amenities

                                                    Pets
                                                    • Cats Allowed
                                                      Fee: $300 ~ 300. Rent: $15. Restrictions: Breed Restrictions Apply.. Pet Limit: 2
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                                                    • Dogs Allowed
                                                      Fee: $300 ~ 300. Rent: $15. Restrictions: Breed Restrictions Apply.. Pet Limit: 2
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                                                    Other
                                                    • BBQ and Picnic Area
                                                    • Business Center
                                                    • Clubhouse
                                                    • Fitness Center
                                                    • High-Speed Internet
                                                    • On-Site Maintenance
                                                    • Pool
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                                                    Leasing

                                                    The community amenities we offer reflect the kind of lifestyle that has become second nature to Bradenton locals. Residents can spend their days soaking up the Florida sun by our shimmering swimming pool, working out at our state-of-the-art fitness center, or just relaxing in the clubhouse. As a pet-friendly community, we welcome your furry friends so don t forget to bring them along. We continually strive to create an atmosphere that resonates ease, convenience, and value. Visit our photo gallery or schedule a personal tour and discover the life you ve been searching for at The Preserve at Manatee Bay.
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                                                    Office Hours

                                                    • Sunday: Closed
                                                    • Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
                                                    • Saturday: Closed

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                                                    Based on 84 number of votes by renters, The Preserve at Manatee Bay is currently rated 4.2 out of 5 stars.
                                                    The Preserve at Manatee Bay is rated 2/5 stars in our renters grounds survey, which is considered poor. The grounds are in a state of disrepair and need immediate attention.
                                                    The Preserve at Manatee Bay is rated 1/5 stars in our renters maintenance survey, which is considered poor. The maintenance team is unresponsive and ineffective in addressing issues.
                                                    The Preserve at Manatee Bay is rated 3/5 stars in our renters noise survey, which is considered below average. The noise level is often disruptive and affects quality of life.
                                                    The Preserve at Manatee Bay is rated 1/5 stars in our renters safety survey, which is considered poor. The complex is very unsafe and poses serious risks to residents.
                                                    The Preserve at Manatee Bay is rated 3/5 stars in our renters neighborhood survey, which is considered below average. The complex is located in a neighborhood with significant safety or desirability concerns, with few access to local attractions and services.
                                                    The Preserve at Manatee Bay is rated 1/5 stars in our renters staff survey, which is considered poor. The staff is unresponsive and unhelpful, making it difficult to live in the complex.
                                                    Cats Allowed
                                                    Fee: $300 ~ 300
                                                    Rent: $15
                                                    Restrictions: Breed Restrictions Apply.
                                                    Pet Limit: 2
                                                    Dogs Allowed
                                                    Fee: $300 ~ 300
                                                    Rent: $15
                                                    Restrictions: Breed Restrictions Apply.
                                                    Pet Limit: 2
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                                                    The Preserve at Manatee Bay is a 850 - 1,040 sq. ft. apartment in Bradenton in zip code 34209. This community has a 1 - 2 Beds, 1 - 2 Baths, and is for rent for $1,660 - $1,975. Nearby cities include Ellenton, Palmetto, Longboat Key, Parrish, and Lakewood Ranch.

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