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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

-4.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

Clearwater, FL Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Clearwater, FL is $1,549 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Clearwater rent prices are 6% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Clearwater average $1,355 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Clearwater average $1,549 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Clearwater average $1,873 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Clearwater average $2,273 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,355/month
488 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,549/month
721 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,873/month
1,035 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,273/month
1,324 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,474/month
487 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,169/month
1,020 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,025/month
1,482 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,385/month
2,449 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,817/month
732 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,734/month
1,143 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,752/month
1,712 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,427/month
741 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,002/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,179/month
1,716 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.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Clearwater, FL
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Clearwater, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
32% $1,001 - $1,500/month
26% $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, Lakeview Heights, Bay Aristocrat Village and Upper Largo are the most affordable neighborhoods in Clearwater.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lakeview Heights
$1,201/month
520 Sq Ft
Bay Aristocrat Village
$1,605/month
735 Sq Ft
Upper Largo
$1,650/month
753 Sq Ft
North Clearwater
$1,679/month
747 Sq Ft
South Clearwater
$1,836/month
746 Sq Ft
Downtown Clearwater
$1,842/month
758 Sq Ft
Island Estates
$2,477/month
815 Sq Ft
Feather Sound
$2,512/month
745 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Clearwater?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Feather Sound
$2,512/month
745 Sq Ft
Island Estates
$2,477/month
815 Sq Ft
Downtown Clearwater
$1,842/month
758 Sq Ft
South Clearwater
$1,836/month
746 Sq Ft
North Clearwater
$1,679/month
747 Sq Ft
Upper Largo
$1,650/month
753 Sq Ft
Bay Aristocrat Village
$1,605/month
735 Sq Ft
Lakeview Heights
$1,201/month
520 Sq Ft

Which Clearwater neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Clearwater with the most apartments available are South Clearwater, Upper Largo and North Clearwater .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Clearwater
$1,836/month
746 Sq Ft
Upper Largo
$1,650/month
753 Sq Ft
North Clearwater
$1,679/month
747 Sq Ft
Downtown Clearwater
$1,842/month
758 Sq Ft
Feather Sound
$2,512/month
745 Sq Ft
Bay Aristocrat Village
$1,605/month
735 Sq Ft
Island Estates
$2,477/month
815 Sq Ft
Lakeview Heights
$1,201/month
520 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

Lakeview Heights

Clearwater, FL

Feather Sound

Clearwater, FL

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One Bedroom
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$1,757/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,038/month
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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 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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