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Rental Market Trends in Clearwater, FL

What is the average rent in Clearwater, FL?

$1,577/month

Average Rent

719 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Clearwater, FL is $1,577 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means Clearwater rent prices are 4% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Clearwater, you can expect to pay about $1,283 per month for a studio, $1,577 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,850 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,219 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,283/month
479 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,577/month
719 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,850/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,219/month
1,321 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,464/month
531 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,198/month
1,060 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,961/month
1,528 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,424/month
2,147 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,844/month
740 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,680/month
1,127 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,239/month
1,688 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,529/month
708 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,235/month
1,165 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,192/month
1,745 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,319/month
2,141 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Clearwater, FL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $4 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Clearwater?

Based on current rent prices, Imperial Park, Oakadia Groves and Sunset Gardens are the most affordable neighborhoods in Clearwater.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Imperial Park
$1,448/month
754 Sq Ft
Oakadia Groves
$1,455/month
730 Sq Ft
Sunset Gardens
$1,455/month
730 Sq Ft
Bay Pointe
$1,570/month
656 Sq Ft
Downtown Clearwater
$1,629/month
706 Sq Ft
Upper Largo
$1,630/month
767 Sq Ft
The Grand Peserve
$1,661/month
787 Sq Ft
North Clearwater
$1,691/month
761 Sq Ft
North Pinellas
$1,740/month
754 Sq Ft
South Clearwater
$1,784/month
753 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Clearwater?

Based on current rent prices, Bay View City, Historic Bayview and Feather Sound are the most expensive neighborhoods in Clearwater.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bay View City
$2,267/month
813 Sq Ft
Historic Bayview
$2,249/month
811 Sq Ft
Feather Sound
$2,175/month
716 Sq Ft
Morningside Estates
$2,050/month
767 Sq Ft
Tropic Hills
$2,018/month
783 Sq Ft
Bayside Arbors
$1,935/month
821 Sq Ft
Grand Bellagio at Baywatch
$1,904/month
748 Sq Ft
Coachman Ridge
$1,895/month
702 Sq Ft
Imperial Cove
$1,835/month
801 Sq Ft
Bay Aristocrat Village
$1,808/month
736 Sq Ft

Which Clearwater neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Clearwater with the most apartments available are Central Pinellas, North Pinellas and South Clearwater .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Pinellas
$1,793/month
749 Sq Ft
North Pinellas
$1,740/month
754 Sq Ft
South Clearwater
$1,784/month
753 Sq Ft
North Clearwater
$1,691/month
761 Sq Ft
Upper Largo
$1,630/month
767 Sq Ft
Downtown Clearwater
$1,629/month
706 Sq Ft
Historic Bayview
$2,249/month
811 Sq Ft
Bay View City
$2,267/month
813 Sq Ft
Feather Sound
$2,175/month
716 Sq Ft
Bay Aristocrat Village
$1,808/month
736 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Clearwater, FL?

Because the average rent in Clearwater is $1,577, you’ll want to make about $5,256 per month or $63,072 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Clearwater, FL 33764

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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