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Rental Market Trends in Clearwater, FL

What is the average rent in Clearwater, FL?

$1,549/month

Average Rent

721 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-5.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Clearwater, FL is $1,549 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Clearwater rent prices are 6% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Clearwater, you can expect to pay about $1,421 per month for a studio, $1,549 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,878 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,230 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,421/month
488 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,549/month
721 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,878/month
1,035 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,230/month
1,324 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,449/month
523 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,162/month
1,029 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,160/month
1,507 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,793/month
2,379 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,768/month
733 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,857/month
1,158 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,141/month
1,855 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,532/month
893 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,092/month
1,107 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,240/month
1,641 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Clearwater, FL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 5.6%, which averages out to $86 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Clearwater, FL
Last Updated April 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
28% $1,001 - $1,500/month
30% $1,501 - $2,000/month
19% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Clearwater?

Based on current rent prices, North Clearwater, Upper Largo and North Pinellas are the most affordable neighborhoods in Clearwater.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Clearwater
$1,634/month
744 Sq Ft
Upper Largo
$1,652/month
757 Sq Ft
North Pinellas
$1,654/month
746 Sq Ft
Bay Aristocrat Village
$1,756/month
748 Sq Ft
Central Pinellas
$1,803/month
747 Sq Ft
Downtown Clearwater
$1,834/month
702 Sq Ft
South Clearwater
$1,852/month
737 Sq Ft
Feather Sound
$2,494/month
749 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Clearwater?

Based on current rent prices, Feather Sound, South Clearwater and Downtown Clearwater are the most expensive neighborhoods in Clearwater.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Feather Sound
$2,494/month
749 Sq Ft
South Clearwater
$1,852/month
737 Sq Ft
Downtown Clearwater
$1,834/month
702 Sq Ft
Central Pinellas
$1,803/month
747 Sq Ft
Bay Aristocrat Village
$1,756/month
748 Sq Ft
North Pinellas
$1,654/month
746 Sq Ft
Upper Largo
$1,652/month
757 Sq Ft
North Clearwater
$1,634/month
744 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
$1,803/month
747 Sq Ft
North Pinellas
$1,654/month
746 Sq Ft
South Clearwater
$1,852/month
737 Sq Ft
North Clearwater
$1,634/month
744 Sq Ft
Upper Largo
$1,652/month
757 Sq Ft
Feather Sound
$2,494/month
749 Sq Ft
Downtown Clearwater
$1,834/month
702 Sq Ft
Bay Aristocrat Village
$1,756/month
748 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 $1,549, you’ll want to make about $5,163 per month or $61,956 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

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Apartment Averages

North Clearwater

Clearwater, FL

Feather Sound

Clearwater, FL

Studio
$1,319/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,404/month
$1,678/month
Two Bedroom
$1,668/month
$1,922/month
Three Bedroom
$1,987/month
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The Grand Reserve at Park Isle Apartments

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Clearwater, FL 33759

$1,750 - $3,210

1-4 Beds

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1099 N McMullen Booth Rd,
Clearwater, FL 33759

$2,320 - $2,870

1-2 Beds

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16485 US Highway 19 N,
Clearwater, FL 33764

$2,006 - $3,298

Studio - 3 Beds

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WRH Realty Services, LLC
WRH Realty Services, LLC
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  • 54,856

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General Services Corporation
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Burton Carol
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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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