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The Palms of Clearwater Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

Belcher Road · Clearwater, FL · Resident feedback distilled from public reviews. Research updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on The Palms of Clearwater

The Palms of Clearwater is a well-amenitized established community for renters seeking one- or two-bedroom homes near central shopping corridors. It has a generally practical reputation, but applicants should confirm whether the offered home includes the advertised upgrades.

Neighborhood
Belcher Road
Address
25 N Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765
Floor plans
1-2
Advertised rents
$1,266-$2,123+ (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
Map

What residents like

  • residents frequently praise the convenient location near shopping and services
  • positive feedback mentions responsive maintenance and tropical landscaping
  • renters appreciate in-unit laundry and screened outdoor space

Common complaints

  • reviewers report that road-facing units can hear Belcher traffic
  • common complaints include occasional gate or shared-facility issues
  • some residents mention that upgraded and standard units differ considerably

Amenities

poolfitness centerclubhousecontrolled accessdog parkhot tubbusiness centerEV chargingoutdoor kitchen

The nitty-gritty

These details come from public property materials and listings available at research time. Fees, parking rules and utility packages can change, so request the complete lease-cost sheet before applying.

Parking
Gated surface parking; EV charging and a car-wash area are advertised.
Application fees
Public listing advertised a waived application and administrative fee for select units in July 2026; confirm current terms.
Pet details
Pet-friendly with a dog park; confirm breed rules, deposits, and monthly rent.
Transit & commute
Belcher Road location offers access toward Gulf-to-Bay, Dunedin, and Clearwater Beach; public transportation is listed nearby.
Noise context
Belcher-facing homes may have more traffic noise than courtyard-facing units.
Flood & storm notes
Confirm evacuation-zone status and management's severe-weather communication process.
Unit features
washer and dryer in every unit; screened patio or balcony; walk-in closets; select granite countertops; select stainless-steel appliances; keyless entry
Research transparency

We cross-check property information and summarize recurring public resident feedback. A missing detail means we could not verify it reliably—not that the fee, rule or feature does not exist.

Questions to ask when you tour The Palms of Clearwater

Use these questions to verify current conditions and investigate the trade-offs surfaced by public resident feedback.

  • What is the exact monthly total after every mandatory fee, utility package and service charge?
  • Can I see the specific available unit—not only the model—and receive the quoted price in writing?
  • How does guest parking work, and what rules can lead to towing?
  • Who handles after-hours maintenance emergencies, and what response time is promised in the lease?
  • Which units are least exposed to road, rail, aircraft, amenity or nightlife noise?
  • How often has the access gate or controlled-entry system been unavailable during the past year?
  • Which advertised amenities are currently open, what are their hours, and is access included in base rent?
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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