Clara Bay Harbor Island is not a condo you buy — it is the luxury rental Bay Harbor Islands has been missing. Developed by Clara Homes, Clara Bay Harbor Island is a brand-new six-story boutique rental community at 10281 West Bay Harbor Drive delivers 28 oversized apartments with the finishes and services of a for-sale luxury condo: porcelain tile floors, Italian kitchens with custom cabinetry and Bosch appliances, floor-to-ceiling glass, 24-hour valet and an attended lobby. Ranging from two to four bedrooms and averaging a generous 1,850 square feet, the residences lease furnished or unfurnished, with...
Clara Bay Harbor Island is not a condo you buy — it is the luxury rental Bay Harbor Islands has been missing. Developed by Clara Homes, Clara Bay Harbor Island is a brand-new six-story boutique rental community at 10281 West Bay Harbor Drive delivers 28 oversized apartments with the finishes and services of a for-sale luxury condo: porcelain tile floors, Italian kitchens with custom cabinetry and Bosch appliances, floor-to-ceiling glass, 24-hour valet and an attended lobby. Ranging from two to four bedrooms and averaging a generous 1,850 square feet, the residences lease furnished or unfurnished, with published rents from about $7,600 to $22,000 a month. Completed in 2025, Clara Bay Harbor Island is the first of three planned Clara phases that will ultimately total 150 apartments across the island.
Clara Bay Harbor Island is a purpose-built rental community — all 28 residences are apartments for lease, not condos for sale. That is the core of its appeal: renters get new-construction quality, a full-service staff, and luxury amenities without buying. Clara Homes, the Miami-based developer led by founder and CEO James Curnin, is building the project as a long-term rental portfolio across three phases.
Published rents range from approximately $7,600 to $22,000 per month, depending on size, floor, and view. Two- to four-bedroom floor plans — many with dens — average about 1,850 square feet, which is substantially larger than typical island rentals. Units are offered furnished or unfurnished to suit the tenant's needs.
A 24-hour doorman, valet parking, on-site management, and full-time concierge deliver five-star-style service. The rooftop amenity deck features a resort-style pool, resident lounge and dining areas, and a meditation space with panoramic water views, plus a state-of-the-art fitness center. It is a hotel-caliber operation in a 28-residence boutique setting.
Leases are typically structured as 12-month terms with renewal options, consistent with luxury rental buildings in the area. Association-style approval applies, and availability moves quickly given the limited inventory — prospective tenants should inquire early about specific floor plans and move-in dates.
Clara Homes is a Miami-based real estate firm focused on luxury multifamily development, led by founder and CEO James Curnin. The company acquired its Bay Harbor Islands development sites in 2022 and has committed to a three-phase, 150-unit rental community — a significant vote of confidence in long-term rental demand on the island, driven partly by residents seeking refuge from renovation work at aging condo buildings.
Clara Bay Harbor Island sits at 10281 West Bay Harbor Drive in Bay Harbor Islands, nestled between the Bal Harbour Shops and Indian Creek. Residents are minutes from the beach, waterfront dining, and top-rated schools. Renters comparing new island options may also want to see Solina Bay Harbor, whose long-term rental policy suits seasonal tenants, or The Well's wellness-oriented residences.
What distinguishes Clara Bay Harbor Island from a typical luxury rental is the unit mix: these are condominium-scale homes — two to four bedrooms with dens, walk-in closets, Italian kitchens — rather than the one-bedroom-heavy stock that dominates rental buildings. The 24-hour valet, attended lobby, and on-site management complete the picture. For relocating executives, families between homes, or buyers waiting out a renovation, it offers a way to live on Bay Harbor Islands at a luxury standard without a purchase commitment.
Phase one is only the beginning. Clara Homes' full plan spans three six-story buildings totaling roughly 480,000 square feet and 150 apartments, with the final phase expected around 2028. Each building carries the same formula — 24-hour doorman and valet, rooftop pools, gyms — which means early tenants are buying into an expanding, professionally managed rental community rather than a one-off building. In a market where new rental supply on the island is scarce, that pipeline matters.
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