The Nolen Luxury Apartments — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Downtown Clearwater (Cleveland Street District), Clearwater, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Downtown Clearwater (Cleveland Street District)
Address
949 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755
Floor plans
1-2 BR
Advertised rents
~$1,595-$2,745 per public listings (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2017
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Modern, spacious floor plans with updated kitchens and appliances
- ✓Well-equipped gym and yoga studio that residents use heavily
- ✓Walkable to downtown Clearwater dining, events, and the waterfront
- ✓On-site office and maintenance staff earn frequent praise by name
Common complaints
- ✕Reviewers report the buildings lack elevators, a pain point for upper floors
- ✕Common complaints include billing discrepancies and disputed fees
- ✕Some residents describe move-in condition issues and lingering repair items
- ✕Noise transfer from upstairs neighbors comes up repeatedly
- ✕Several complainants say management is slow or dismissive in responding
Our take
The Nolen is one of downtown Clearwater's few newer luxury rentals, appealing to renters who want walkability to Cleveland Street and a modern finish level. Feedback is genuinely mixed: the units and amenities draw praise while responsiveness on billing and repairs draws criticism. Best suited to renters who prioritize location and finishes and are comfortable self-advocating with management.
Amenities
Resort-style poolFitness center with yoga studioPet areaEnergy-efficient appliancesWalkable downtown location
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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