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Rental Market Trends in Clearwater, FL

What is the average rent in Clearwater, FL?

$1,615/month

Average Rent

719 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Clearwater, FL is $1,615 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means Clearwater rent prices are 1% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Clearwater, you can expect to pay about $1,321 per month for a studio, $1,615 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,909 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,292 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,321/month
478 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,615/month
719 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,909/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,292/month
1,321 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,485/month
507 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,288/month
1,077 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,949/month
1,502 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,858/month
2,380 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,840/month
748 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,677/month
1,137 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,460/month
1,802 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,743/month
736 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,126/month
1,082 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,397/month
1,698 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,307/month
2,352 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Clearwater, FL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $37 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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Rent Ranges in Clearwater, FL
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Clearwater, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
21% $700 - $1,000/month
21% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
19% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Clearwater?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hibiscus Gardens
$1,457/month
633 Sq Ft
Imperial Park
$1,495/month
750 Sq Ft
Sunset Gardens
$1,512/month
724 Sq Ft
Oakadia Groves
$1,518/month
728 Sq Ft
Imperial Cove
$1,522/month
751 Sq Ft
Mission Hills
$1,536/month
731 Sq Ft
Spring Lakes of Clearwater
$1,735/month
850 Sq Ft
Spring Lake South
$1,735/month
850 Sq Ft
Upper Largo
$1,742/month
759 Sq Ft
Bay Pointe
$1,762/month
612 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
$2,484/month
761 Sq Ft
Historic Bayview
$2,310/month
773 Sq Ft
Bay View City
$2,310/month
773 Sq Ft
Bayside Arbors
$2,133/month
830 Sq Ft
Cypress Bend of Countryside
$1,944/month
853 Sq Ft
Grand Bellagio at Baywatch
$1,939/month
774 Sq Ft
Central Pinellas
$1,926/month
755 Sq Ft
Aluna
$1,918/month
802 Sq Ft
Coachman Ridge
$1,910/month
697 Sq Ft
Downtown Clearwater
$1,903/month
737 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
$1,926/month
755 Sq Ft
North Pinellas
$1,809/month
749 Sq Ft
South Clearwater
$1,892/month
740 Sq Ft
North Clearwater
$1,794/month
755 Sq Ft
Upper Largo
$1,742/month
759 Sq Ft
Feather Sound
$2,484/month
761 Sq Ft
Downtown Clearwater
$1,903/month
737 Sq Ft
Coachman Ridge
$1,910/month
697 Sq Ft
Historic Bayview
$2,310/month
773 Sq Ft
Bay View City
$2,310/month
773 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 $1,615, you’ll want to make about $5,383 per month or $64,596 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

Hibiscus Gardens

Clearwater, FL

Feather Sound

Clearwater, FL

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One Bedroom
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$1,858/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,231/month
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Bayside Arbors of Clearwater

Bayside Arbors of Clearwater

2729 Seville Blvd,
Clearwater, FL 33764

1-3 Beds | $1,895 - $3,299

Aluna Largo

Aluna Largo

14330 58th St N,
Clearwater, FL 33760

1-3 Beds | $1,740 - $3,280

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The Grand Reserve at Park Isle Apartments

2600 W Grand Reserve Cir,
Clearwater, FL 33759

1-4 Beds | $1,810 - $3,605

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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