Apartment living in the Brandon or Tampa area? (Bloomingdale: apartment complexes, rent)

[Rewindmind]

Husband and I are divorcing. I plan to move to Florida.
We had friends that lived in Brandon--which seemed like a nice little town. I can't afford a home at this time. I need an apartment, one bedroom is enough for me, or a studio.
I can spend as much as $1,200/month...but that is stretching it. I have a small Yorkie dog that will be coming with me.

I would like an apartment building that has washer/dryer in the unit and a pool. Bottom floor is best for me I am disabled. Are there any over 55 years of age building such as this?

My problem is when I look on a map after inputting 'apt in Tampa/Brandon area, pet friendly, washer/dryer in unit with pool,'
I get hits of apartments...but I have no idea if the area is OK.

I will not have an automobile, so no parking facility is needed, right now.
If not Tampa/Brandon...any other suggestions?

Am I asking for too much? Plan to move the end of Sept/early October.
Thank you.

[MortonR]

Originally Posted by Rewindmind

Husband and I are divorcing. I plan to move to Florida.
We had friends that lived in Brandon--which seemed like a nice little town. I can't afford a home at this time. I need an apartment, one bedroom is enough for me, or a studio.
I can spend as much as $1,200/month...but that is stretching it. I have a small Yorkie dog that will be coming with me.

I would like an apartment building that has washer/dryer in the unit and a pool. Bottom floor is best for me I am disabled. Are there any over 55 years of age building such as this?

My problem is when I look on a map after inputting 'apt in Tampa/Brandon area, pet friendly, washer/dryer in unit with pool,'
I get hits of apartments...but I have no idea if the area is OK.

I will not have an automobile, so no parking facility is needed, right now.
If not Tampa/Brandon...any other suggestions?

Am I asking for too much? Plan to move the end of Sept/early October.
Thank you.

Look in Brandon along the Providence Road area between Hwy 60 (Brandon Blvd.) and Bloomingdale Ave. There are a lot of apartment complexes in this area, however, many are somewhat upscale complexes that would probably be on the fringes of your budget - but not all.

Check Google Maps to get an idea of what's there and then check their web sites out.

https://goo.gl/maps/ZVAsmj6ZeV3z1Hyj9


Good luck!

RM

[Rewindmind]

Morton,
Today, you have been my angel. I have decided to fly down, rent a car, get a hotel/motel room and go look at these places myself. I figure two days tops to get this done. You have given me the best leads so far!!

I am so grateful for your advice.

After I find something, I will post back on the forum and tell you where I plan to land.
I'm in my 60's and never in a million years thought I would need to do this; I am a strong woman and this task will not break me.

Thank you so, so, much!!

Rewindmind