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Rental Market Trends in Clearwater, FL

What is the average rent in Clearwater, FL?

$1,571/month

Average Rent

721 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-4.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Clearwater, FL is $1,571 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Clearwater rent prices are 3% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Clearwater, you can expect to pay about $1,396 per month for a studio, $1,571 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,855 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,256 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,396/month
488 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,571/month
721 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,855/month
1,035 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,256/month
1,323 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,385/month
442 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,178/month
1,051 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,110/month
1,506 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,826/month
2,166 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,735/month
732 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,850/month
1,160 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,711/month
1,750 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$8,325/month
2,784 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,552/month
674 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,094/month
1,053 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,184/month
1,611 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Clearwater, FL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.1%, which averages out to $63 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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Rent Ranges in Clearwater, FL
Last Updated January 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, Imperial Park, Sunset Gardens and Oakadia Groves are the most affordable neighborhoods in Clearwater.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Imperial Park
$1,343/month
754 Sq Ft
Sunset Gardens
$1,361/month
732 Sq Ft
Oakadia Groves
$1,362/month
736 Sq Ft
Twin Lakes Manor
$1,378/month
732 Sq Ft
Bay Pointe
$1,479/month
630 Sq Ft
The Grand Peserve
$1,655/month
790 Sq Ft
Upper Largo
$1,657/month
763 Sq Ft
Ashford at Feather Sound
$1,662/month
735 Sq Ft
Imperial Cove
$1,684/month
792 Sq Ft
North Clearwater
$1,687/month
755 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Clearwater?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Historic Bayview
$2,270/month
804 Sq Ft
Bay View City
$2,270/month
804 Sq Ft
Feather Sound
$2,185/month
721 Sq Ft
Spring Lakes of Clearwater
$2,171/month
923 Sq Ft
Spring Lake South
$2,171/month
923 Sq Ft
Tropic Hills
$2,081/month
765 Sq Ft
Grand Bellagio at Baywatch
$2,077/month
819 Sq Ft
Bayside Arbors
$2,035/month
838 Sq Ft
Morningside Estates
$2,029/month
750 Sq Ft
Grovewood
$1,875/month
735 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
$1,792/month
744 Sq Ft
North Pinellas
$1,723/month
742 Sq Ft
South Clearwater
$1,843/month
757 Sq Ft
Upper Largo
$1,657/month
763 Sq Ft
North Clearwater
$1,687/month
755 Sq Ft
Historic Bayview
$2,270/month
804 Sq Ft
Bay View City
$2,270/month
804 Sq Ft
Feather Sound
$2,185/month
721 Sq Ft
Downtown Clearwater
$1,696/month
715 Sq Ft
Morningside Estates
$2,029/month
750 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 $1,571, you’ll want to make about $5,236 per month or $62,832 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 33759

$2,320 - $2,870

1-2 Beds

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16485 US Highway 19 N,
Clearwater, FL 33764

$1,963 - $3,228

Studio - 3 Beds

Bayside Arbors of Clearwater

Bayside Arbors of Clearwater

2729 Seville Blvd,
Clearwater, FL 33764

$1,595 - $3,295

1-3 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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