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Rental Market Trends in Clearwater, FL

What is the average rent in Clearwater, FL?

$1,560/month

Average Rent

721 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-4.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Clearwater, FL is $1,560 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/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 $1,363 per month for a studio, $1,560 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,856 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,236 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,363/month
488 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,560/month
721 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,856/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,236/month
1,323 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,451/month
433 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,094/month
1,009 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,191/month
1,594 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,811/month
2,454 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,779/month
728 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,854/month
1,167 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,062/month
1,779 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$11,200/month
3,371 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,009/month
1,037 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,079/month
1,707 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,107/month
2,259 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Clearwater, FL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.9%, which averages out to $75 less 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Clearwater, FL
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Clearwater, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
30% $1,501 - $2,000/month
18% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Clearwater?

Based on current rent prices, Twin Lakes Manor, Imperial Park and Sunset Gardens are the most affordable neighborhoods in Clearwater.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Twin Lakes Manor
$1,224/month
732 Sq Ft
Imperial Park
$1,328/month
755 Sq Ft
Sunset Gardens
$1,352/month
726 Sq Ft
Oakadia Groves
$1,358/month
731 Sq Ft
Hibiscus Gardens
$1,407/month
666 Sq Ft
Bay Pointe
$1,525/month
620 Sq Ft
North Clearwater
$1,684/month
750 Sq Ft
Upper Largo
$1,706/month
768 Sq Ft
North Pinellas
$1,711/month
745 Sq Ft
The Grand Peserve
$1,735/month
796 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Clearwater?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Feather Sound
$2,568/month
750 Sq Ft
Historic Bayview
$2,306/month
798 Sq Ft
Bay View City
$2,306/month
798 Sq Ft
Tropic Hills
$2,060/month
773 Sq Ft
Downtown Clearwater
$2,017/month
742 Sq Ft
Morningside Estates
$1,986/month
753 Sq Ft
Grovewood
$1,953/month
750 Sq Ft
Grand Bellagio at Baywatch
$1,940/month
795 Sq Ft
Spring Lakes of Clearwater
$1,906/month
901 Sq Ft
Spring Lake South
$1,906/month
901 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 Upper Largo .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Pinellas
$1,832/month
752 Sq Ft
North Pinellas
$1,711/month
745 Sq Ft
Upper Largo
$1,706/month
768 Sq Ft
South Clearwater
$1,868/month
750 Sq Ft
North Clearwater
$1,684/month
750 Sq Ft
Downtown Clearwater
$2,017/month
742 Sq Ft
Feather Sound
$2,568/month
750 Sq Ft
Historic Bayview
$2,306/month
798 Sq Ft
Bay View City
$2,306/month
798 Sq Ft
Coachman Ridge
$1,765/month
674 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 $1,560, you’ll want to make about $5,200 per month or $62,400 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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Apartment Averages

Twin Lakes Manor

Clearwater, FL

Feather Sound

Clearwater, FL

Studio
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One Bedroom
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$1,705/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,030/month
Three Bedroom
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16485 US Highway 19 N,
Clearwater, FL 33764

$1,925 - $3,380

Studio - 3 Beds

Aluna Largo

Aluna Largo

14330 58th St N,
Clearwater, FL 33760

$1,640 - $2,905

1-3 Beds

The Grand Reserve at Park Isle Apartments

The Grand Reserve at Park Isle Apartments

2600 W Grand Reserve Cir,
Clearwater, FL 33759

$1,625 - $3,455

1-4 Beds

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Methodology

† 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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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