Average Rent in Clearwater, FL

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Current Versus Historical Clearwater, FL Rents

Clearwater rentals average $1,450 for a studio rental to $4,495 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $28 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $281 (17.93%) year-over-year from $1,567 to $1,848. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $103 (6.89%) year-over-year from $1,492 to $1,595. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $700 (30.43%) year-over-year from $2,300 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,735 (102.63%) year-over-year from $2,665 to $5,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,217 (33.49%) year-over-year from $3,633 to $4,850. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 10.41% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 26.09% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 46.01% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 25.70% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $43.16 $1,848 $1,567 (17.93%) $7,545 (-75.51%)
1 BR $27.40 $1,595 $1,492 (6.89%) $1,504 (6.02%)
2 BR $28.82 $3,000 $2,300 (30.43%) $2,350 (27.66%)
3 BR $30.09 $5,400 $2,665 (102.63%) $2,942 (83.57%)
4+ BR $21.95 $4,850 $3,633 (33.49%) $4,239 (14.41%)

Historical Rents in Clearwater, FL

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Top Cities Near Clearwater

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Clearwater. The average rent in Clearwater is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that University, FL, with an average rent of $1,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Clearwater, FL is Tampa, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare Clearwater, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Clearwater, FL is 31.21% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.19% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Clearwater, FL are about 32.14% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 31.54% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Clearwater, FL in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Egypt Lake-Leto, FL $1,032 $1,335 $1,725 $1,750
Largo, FL $998 $1,485 $1,900 $1,950
East Lake, FL N/A $1,297 $1,895 $1,950
Town 'n' Country, FL $1,350 $1,495 $1,725 $1,995
Palm Harbor, FL $1,300 $1,750 $1,900 $2,000
Tarpon Springs, FL $950 $1,450 $1,903 $2,000
Madeira Beach, FL N/A $1,800 $2,600 $2,000
Carrollwood, FL N/A $1,425 $1,875 $2,100
Dunedin, FL $1,700 $1,800 $2,000 $2,300
Tampa, FL $1,075 $1,500 $1,993 $2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Clearwater

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Clearwater. Some of these neighborhoods include East Tampa, Sun Bay South, and Clearwater Beach. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Clearwater, FL in the following table.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Clearwater, FL is currently around $3,575 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,575. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Clearwater's average rent, which is only $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Clearwater, East Tampa has the most affordable average rent at $1,895 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Sand Key is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Clearwater. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
East Tampa, Tampa, FL $1,100 $1,100 $1,613 $1,895
Sun Bay South, Tampa, FL N/A $1,185 $2,550 $2,900
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL $2,148 $2,800 $3,900 $4,250
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL $2,825 $2,500 $4,000 $4,500

Top Counties Near Clearwater

There are a total of 7 counties located by Clearwater, FL. Some of these counties include Tarpon Springs, FL, Palm River-Gibsonton, FL, and Clearwater, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,350. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Tarpon Springs, FL. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,550, Keystone-Citrus Park, FL is the most expensive county by Clearwater, FL.

Typically, rent for studios in Clearwater, FL is 20.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Clearwater, FL is 3.91% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Clearwater, FL is 29.91% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Tarpon Springs, FL $1,000 $1,750 $1,900 $2,000
Palm River-Gibsonton, FL N/A $1,400 $1,850 $2,100
Clearwater, FL $1,158 $1,538 $2,200 $2,300
Tampa, FL $1,085 $1,400 $1,800 $2,350
St. Petersburg, FL $1,950 $1,698 $2,450 $2,400
Boca Ciega, FL $1,525 $1,800 $2,400 $2,500
Keystone-Citrus Park, FL $1,350 $1,450 $1,963 $2,550

Top Zipcodes Near Clearwater

There are a total of 27 zipcodes in or near Clearwater, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,000. A total of 18 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 33612, Tampa, FL at $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,850 per month is 33629, Tampa, FL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $995. That's at least $26 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Clearwater, FL is $1,556 per month. Or in other words, $27 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,950 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Clearwater, FL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
33755, Clearwater, FL $995 $1,295 $1,750 $1,800
33756, Clearwater, FL $1,116 $1,600 $2,000 $2,000
34698, Dunedin, FL $1,700 $1,750 $2,000 $2,198
33763, Clearwater, FL N/A $1,250 $1,625 $1,600
33764, Clearwater, FL $1,000 $1,600 $2,300 $2,275
33701, St. Petersburg, FL $2,000 $2,000 $5,075 $2,600
33770, Largo, FL $995 $1,400 $1,800 $1,773
34683, Palm Harbor, FL $1,300 $1,650 $1,925 $1,975
33615, Town 'n' Country, FL $1,350 $1,498 $1,700 $1,800
33611, Tampa, FL $1,499 $1,650 $2,150 $3,074

Frequently Asked Questions - Clearwater Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Clearwater, FL?
The average monthly rental price for Clearwater, FL apartments for rent is approximately $2,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Clearwater, FL rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Clearwater, FL.
How much is a studio apartment in Clearwater, FL?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $43.16. There are a total of 14 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Clearwater.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Clearwater, FL?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $27.40. There are a total of 103 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Clearwater.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Clearwater, FL?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $28.82. There are a total of 234 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Clearwater.
How have rent prices in Clearwater, FL changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Clearwater, FL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.18%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 1.03% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Clearwater, FL?
A reasonable rent price in Clearwater, FL is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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