Frequently Asked Questions
General
No, tours at Mainstreet Apartments are completely free. |
Appointments are not required, we are happy you were able to find time in your schedule to stop in and tour our property. If you are able to schedule an appointment ahead of time, we make it easy for you to do so, either by calling the office or going through our website.
We strive to be accessible to all of our residents and future residents to assist with all of their needs. Our office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Our application process is easy and user-friendly. You can find our application on our website, www.mainstreetapartmentsclearwater.com. From there you'll be able to select the floorplan you'd like to apply for, and the specific unit.
Our typical turnaround time for applications is 2 - 3 business days.
Up-front costs can vary based on the floorplan that you're moving into, when you're moving in, and whether or not you were approved with an additional deposit. Some costs always remain the same, our application fee is $75.00 per adult, and the base deposit is $262.50 for a one bedroom, $350.00 for a two bedroom, and $437.50 for a three bedroom. We also have pet fees equal to $400.00 (if you have a pet). And rent will be pro-rated for the day that you move in, as will washer and dryer rental, and pet rent (if applicable).
Mainstreet Apartments offers easy and convenient ways to pay your rent through your resident portal online.
You can use credit cards, debit cards, or your bank account, the information is saved to your resident portal to save time when you log in to pay each month. Or, you can set up Autopay and the money will be automatically deducted on the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd of the month (your choice!).
Yes, we do require all residents to have renter's insurance for losses to their personal property or injury. Additionally, we require residents to purchase personal liability insurance as well and the insurance coverage must be a minimum of $50,000.00.
Your rent includes trash and pest control. All other utilities (water/sewer, electricity, cable, and internet), related deposits, and any charges, fees, or services on such utilities would be the responsibility of the resident.
Setting up your utilities is easy! While you are responsible for electricity, cable, internet, and water/sewer, you only have to set up electricity by contacting Duke Energy, and cable/internet by contacting WOW Cable and Internet. We will turn water on in your name for you starting the same day as your lease.
The internet and cable provider for the property is WOW Cable and Internet.
Mainstreet Apartments offers a $1,000.00 Resident Referral bonus. In order to qualify, potential applicants must name the current resident who referred them as well as their apartment number, upon their first meeting with the leasing agent. Referral bonuses are only paid after the referred person has applied, qualified, and moved in.
Mainstreet Apartments allows guests for three (3) days. Residents are responsible for ensuring that their guests abide by all rules and regulations of the property. Guest should not be left unattended in amenity areas.
Short-term subleasing is prohibited. This includes overnight use or duration of any length and applies to overnight stays or any other stays arranged on Airbnb.com, VRBO, Craigslist, Couchsurfing, HomeAway, or any other advertising website, internet listing service, or other similar internet sights.
Upon signing your lease, you are given two options should you need to terminate your contract early. Option one is to pay a liquidated damages or early termination fee equal to two (2) months rent. And option two is that you do not agree to pay the liquidated damages or early termination fee, but to continue to pay rent until the apartment is leased and occupied again.
Unfortunately, at this time Mainstreet Apartments does not offer lease terms shorter than 12 months.
Amenities
For our residents, Mainstreet Apartments offers a pool with grills conveniently available on the pool deck, and a fitness center. Check out our amenities here!
Mainstreet Apartments hosts pool hours seven days a week from 10 am to dusk.
We allow one (1) vehicle per driving occupant. Parking is first come first serve and we do not charge parking fees. Guest parking is also first come first serve and there is no assigned guest parking.
Washer and dryer hookups are available in the Boulevard, Avenue, and Mainstreet floorplans and are located off of the kitchen in a separate laundry room.
All floorplans come with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. The appliances are stainless steel.
No, unfortunately at this time we do not offer furnished apartments.
Mainstreet Apartments does not accept packages in the leasing office. Packages are delivered to the resident's door, or their mailbox/parcel locker on property.
The fitness center is open from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Mainstreet Apartment's fitness center offers a variety of exercise equipment from treadmills to ellipticals, stationary bikes, stair climbers, and free weights.
Pet Policy
Mainstreet Apartments is a pet friendly community! We love our residents and their furry friends. We allow two animals per apartment with breed restrictions and a 75lbs combined weight limit.
Mainstreet apartments has a $200.00 non-refundable pet fee, and a $200.00 refundable pet deposit. These are one time fees and are not charged per pet. The monthly pet rent is $10.00.
Mainstreet is a pet-friendly community. No more than two (2) animals with a combined weight of seventy-five (75) pounds or less when fully grown are permitted per apartment. Animals must be at least six (6) months of age. Aggressive breeds are not permitted. Restricted breeds include but are not limited to: Pit Bull, German Shepherd, Malamute, ChowChow, Rottweiler, Husky, Doberman, St. Bernard, Akita, Great Dane, Terriers (Staffordshire), American Bull Dog or any hybrid or mixed breed of the aforementioned breeds.
Unfortunately, at this time, Mainstreet Apartments does not have an onsite pet park. However, there are several pet parks available nearby.
Location
The nearest cross street to Mainstreet Apartments would be Druid Rd.
Mainstreet Apartments is conveniently located on the PSTA bus route, with a bus stop right outside our property's entrance.
Mainstreet Apartments is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Clearwater. We are within walking distance of multiple restaurants, a shopping center that includes a Publix, and within driving distance of the beautiful Clearwater Beach and Coachman Park.
Mainstreet Apartments is included in the Pinellas County School District, which includes Belleair Elementary School, Oak Grove Middle School, and Clearwater High School.
Mainstreet Apartments is a short 7 minute drive from Crest Lake Dog Park, 10 minutes from Dog Bone Run, and 16 minutes from Northeast Park and Paw Place, so you and your furry friend can adventure together without travelling to far from home.
The Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail is a linear, multi-use trail that extends from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs. With multiple access points to the Pinellas trail located near Mainstreet Apartments, you can explore Clearwater and the surrounding towns starting just a few miles from your front door.
Mainstreet Apartments is conveniently located within a short distance of everything our residents could need. With a Publix Grocery just across the street, Walmart just a quick 7-minute drive down the road, a Dollar Tree, Bealls Outlet, Home Goods and TJ Maxx all nearby, you'll never have to venture too far from home.
Mainstreet Apartments has several delicious coffee shops near by, ranging from local favorites to international chains. To name a few, there is Dunkin Donuts a quick 4-minute drive or 6-minute bike ride. There is Southie Coffee 3 minutes away by car, or 6 minutes by bike. DRIP Clearwater 7 minutes by car and 8 minutes by bike.
Maintenance
Our maintenance team is on-site Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and is available outside of office hours and on weekends for emergency calls 24/7.
Mainstreet Apartments offers multiple fast and easy ways for residents to put in maintenance requests. During office hours, you can call in to report your work order to one of the office staff, or you can use the resident portal to submit maintenance requests 24/7.
Maintenance requests are addressed by priority and then in order as they come in.
No, you are not required to be home for maintenance to perform their work. We do ask that animals are secured and that there are no unaccompanied minors in the apartment when maintenance has to enter though.
During office hours, lease holders can come to the office to get a copy of their key. You will need to provide a driver's license in order to pick up the copy. After office hours and on weekends, lock out services are not performed and residents need to contact locksmiths and provide a copy of the new key to the office.
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