Bentley Bay

Condominium complex with 2 buildings

Summary

Bentley Bay is a 167-unit, two-tower condominium on West Ave in South Beach, built in 2004 with a marina, heated pool, doorman and 24-hour valet parking. Residents consistently praise attentive front-desk staff and the water views; renters should note that only condo owners, not tenants, are allowed pets, and that parking is valet-only and can run scarce.

167 unitsBuilt 2004

Reviews

Residents consistently praise attentive staff and the water views on both towers, while parking scarcity and inconsistent building management are the main recurring complaints.

What residents praise

Attentive front-desk and office staff

Residents appreciate kind, attentive front-desk and office staff and responsive help with day-to-day requests.

Bay and skyline views from a curved waterfront design

Residents describe the building's Biscayne Bay and Miami skyline views as a standout, calling it a defining feature of the South Beach style the towers were built around.

What residents complain about

Parking is scarce and valet-only

Residents describe limited parking availability and dependence on valet to retrieve their cars.

Management responsiveness

Residents describe difficulty getting help from management and frustration with parking rules and violation charges.

Amenities

Bentley Bay has a 24-hour doorman and valet-parked garage, a heated pool, spa, marina access with a boat dock, and a fitness center. Every apartment has central air, an in-unit washer/dryer and a dishwasher.

In the apartment

In-unit laundry

Central air

Dishwasher

In the building

24-hour doorman

Elevator

Fitness center

Pool

Shared outdoor space

On-site parking^*

Package service

Resident storage

Not available

* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.

Also here: Bike storage · Cabana · Boat dock and marina access · Secured elevator access

Location

Bentley Bay is located at 520-540 West Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Bentley Bay sits on West Ave in South Beach, on the bay side with marina access, a short walk or bike ride to Lincoln Road, Flamingo Park and the beach.

Around Miami Beach Supermarkets Parks

Around Miami
4 minby car
South Beach (Lincoln Road)
8 minby car
Downtown
9 minby car
Wynwood
10 minby car
Brickell
14 minby car
Miami International Airport
16 minby car
Coral Gables
31 minby car
Fort Lauderdale Airport

Driving times without traffic.

Things to know

FloodingHigh flood risk

FEMA high-risk flood zone (AE)

Safety and upkeepUnsafe-structure notices

2 unsafe-structure notices from the city since 2023, all closed Show all 2Hide
- Case USE2024-02307 (elevators) · closed Apr 2025Apr 2024
- Case USE2024-02308 (elevators) · closed Aug 2025Apr 2024

Noise and disruptionSome noise reported

6 noise complaints to the city since 2023

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Sources

Availability

Apartments are individually owned, with owner-set lease terms and condo association approval required before move-in. The North Tower's minimum lease is four months; the South Tower's minimum lease is six months. Only unit owners, not tenants, may keep pets.

Apartment	Beds	Rent	Size (sq ft)	Available	Listing
#CU-513#CU-513	1 bed	$5,250	777	Sep 14, 26	Zillow

Costs on top of rent

Budget about $330/month on top of rent. Recurring costs include FPL electricity, plus roughly $200/month if you want a valet-parked space in the garage. Basic cable, water, sewer and trash are covered by the condo association, and resident amenities are included. Association approval is required before move-in, and each tower sets its own minimum lease term.

Recurring costs

Cost	Monthly amount
Electricity Electricity Electricity is billed directly by Florida Power & Light. We estimate $130/month, based on FPL's published typical residential bill for 1,000 kWh. Source: FPL rates and typical bill	~$130
Cable, water and sewer Cable, water and sewer Basic cable (Atlantic Broadband), water, sewer and trash removal are included in the condo association dues, which the owner pays. Source: Bentley Bay building overview	Included
Garage parking (optional) Garage parking (optional) 24-hour valet parking is available in the building's covered garage. We estimate around $200/month based on unit-level listings; a recent resident review notes spots can be scarce. Source: Bentley Bay parking garage	~$200
Amenities Amenities Resident amenities, including the pool, fitness center, marina access and doorman, are covered by the condo association and included with the apartment. Source: Bentley Bay building overview	Included

Estimated monthly total Cable, water, sewer and amenities included; parking is optional

~$330

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