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Stock Island Apartments: Rent & Property Research

Stock Island · Stock Island, FL · Advertised rent, editorial resident-feedback summaries. Confirm current terms with the property. Record dated Jul 2026.

Quick take on Stock Island Apartments

Stock Island Apartments is a 130-unit income-restricted rental community built in 1995 and funded through HUD and the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. It's a rare source of deeply affordable housing on Stock Island, a part of the Lower Keys where market-rate rents are among the highest in Florida.

Address
5501 3rd Ave, Key West, FL 33040
Floor plans
1-3 BR
Advertised rents
Income-restricted (HUD / Florida Housing Finance Corporation subsidized) (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1995
Pet friendly
No
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What residents like

  • One of the only multifamily apartment communities located genuinely within the Stock Island CDP boundary, rather than nearby Key West
  • Deeply affordable relative to the rest of the Keys thanks to HUD and Florida Housing Finance Corporation subsidies
  • Sizable property (130 units) for a small community, offering more availability than typical small-town options

Other things to verify

  • Income-restricted, so most renters must qualify under HUD/area median income limits — not an option for market-rate renters
  • Waiting lists are typical for subsidized housing in the highly cost-burdened Keys rental market
  • Little published information on unit condition, finishes, or community amenities
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  • 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?
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