Average Rent in Clearwater, FL
8 apartment buildings, 157 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,676/mo
Cheapest
$1,100/mo
Properties
8
Units
157
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Clearwater, FL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Clearwater, FL Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Oasis Apartment Complex
1119 Tuskawilla Dr, Clearwater, FL 33756, USA
MacAlpine Place
152 Macalpine Way, Dunedin, FL 34698, USA
Terraces at Clearwater Beach
1121 Druid Rd, Clearwater, FL 33756, USA
Imperial Palms Apartments
4511 Imperial Palm Dr, Largo, FL 33771, USA
Silver Palms
221 Lake Ave NE, Largo, FL 33771, USA
Solano Belleair
1632 Clearwater Largo Rd, Clearwater, FL 33756, USA
Serenity Lane Apartments
2065 N Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oasis Apartment Complex 1119 Tuskawilla Dr, Clearwater, FL 33756, USA | $1,100 | $1,367 | $1.83 | 4.3 (6) | 37 |
| 2 | MacAlpine Place 152 Macalpine Way, Dunedin, FL 34698, USA | $1,184 | $1,456 | -- | 2.9 (284) | 4 |
| 3 | Terraces at Clearwater Beach 1121 Druid Rd, Clearwater, FL 33756, USA | $1,289 | $1,447 | $2.00 | 3.7 (246) | 4 |
| 4 | Imperial Palms Apartments 4511 Imperial Palm Dr, Largo, FL 33771, USA | $1,295 | $1,660 | $1.93 | 4.2 (280) | 71 |
| 5 | Silver Palms 221 Lake Ave NE, Largo, FL 33771, USA | $1,410 | $1,689 | $1.67 | 3.8 (25) | 16 |
| 6 | Solano Belleair 1632 Clearwater Largo Rd, Clearwater, FL 33756, USA | $1,845 | $2,243 | $2.52 | 4.4 (225) | 25 |
| 7 | Serenity Lane Apartments 2065 N Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.8 (83) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Oasis Apartment Complex
4.3 (6)1119 Tuskawilla Dr, Clearwater, FL 33756, USA
MacAlpine Place
2.9 (284)152 Macalpine Way, Dunedin, FL 34698, USA
Terraces at Clearwater Beach
3.7 (246)1121 Druid Rd, Clearwater, FL 33756, USA
Imperial Palms Apartments
4.2 (280)4511 Imperial Palm Dr, Largo, FL 33771, USA
Silver Palms
3.8 (25)221 Lake Ave NE, Largo, FL 33771, USA
Solano Belleair
4.4 (225)1632 Clearwater Largo Rd, Clearwater, FL 33756, USA
Clearwater, FL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Clearwater, FL is $1,676 per month, based on 157 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,100 at Oasis Apartment Complex to $1,845 at Solano Belleair.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,641/mo | $1,100/mo | 6 |
| 1 Bed | $1,609/mo | $1,184/mo | 70 |
| 2 Bed | $1,739/mo | $1,289/mo | 73 |
| 3 Bed | $1,719/mo | $1,184/mo | 8 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Clearwater, FL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Clearwater, FL averages $1,609/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,739/mo. At the local median household income of $64,440, that works out to 31% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Clearwater, FL at $1,539/mo. The current tracked market average runs 9% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Clearwater, FL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Clearwater, FL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$67,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,676/mo.
Comfortable income
$80,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,100/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.
Median household income in Clearwater, FL is $64,440 , about 20% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Clearwater, FL
Overall prices in Clearwater, FL runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Clearwater, FL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,676 |
| Utilities | $531 |
| Groceries | $534 |
| Transportation | $1,265 |
| Healthcare | $617 |
| Other goods and services | $988 |
| Estimated total | $5,612/mo |
Population
117,075
Median household income
$64,440
Census median rent
$1,539/mo
Rent as % of income
36.4%
Median age
46.4
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Florida
How Clearwater, FL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Clearwater, FL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $3,097 | +85% | 30 |
| Tampa, FL | $2,835 | +69% | 26 |
| Orlando, FL | $2,087 | +25% | 22 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $1,687 | +1% | 21 |
| Pembroke Pines, FL | $2,674 | +60% | 18 |
| Port ST Lucie, FL | $2,221 | +33% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Clearwater, FL?
The average rent in Clearwater, FL is $1,676 per month, based on 157 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Clearwater, FL?
The lowest available rent in Clearwater, FL starts at $1,100 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Clearwater, FL?
1-bedroom apartments in Clearwater, FL average $1,609/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,184/mo across 70 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Clearwater, FL?
2-bedroom apartments in Clearwater, FL average $1,739/mo. Units start from $1,289/mo across 73 units currently listed.
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