Peary Court
2 BR townhome
✓ Townhome-style layout with private carport storage is unusual for Old Town
✕ Independent review history is thin, making it harder to gauge consistency of management and upkeep
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Key West rental-market research
Compare Apartments in Key West, FL
3 communities researched · Public resident-feedback themes, advertised rents and property details · Updated Sep 2026
Key West's apartment market is small, tightly constrained by the island's limited land and historic zoning, and dominated by condo rentals and short-term-vacation-rental competition rather than large purpose-built complexes. Renters here are typically choosing between a handful of older communities and workforce-housing developments built specifically to serve local workers.
Key West is consistently one of the most expensive rental markets in Florida, with limited new supply; workforce and income-restricted developments like Peary Court exist specifically to offset the island's otherwise very high market rents.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrive Key West | 1-3 BR | ~$2,529-$3,636 | — | |
| The Quarry | 1-3 BR | ~$2,853-$4,374 | — | |
| Peary Court | Old Town | 2 BR townhome | — | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
Old Town
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Arrive Key West
1-3 BR · ~$2,529-$3,636
✓ Management team is repeatedly singled out by name in reviews for friendly, efficient service
✕ A number of residents feel the rent doesn't match the unit quality they received
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The Quarry
1-3 BR · ~$2,853-$4,374
✓ Office staff are frequently praised for listening to residents and following through on fixes
✕ Some residents note new community rules being added without corresponding new benefits
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Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Many Florida leases require it, and standard policies generally do not cover flood damage — that may require separate coverage, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
How this apartment research is made
How we build these pages: we examine publicly available resident feedback from sources such as Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp and Reddit, then summarize recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text or display third-party star ratings. Paid partner modules are labeled and do not alter the editorial summary. Trade-offs 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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