Average Rent in Clearwater, FL

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Current Versus Historical Clearwater, FL Rents

Clearwater rentals average $1,995 for a studio rental to $5,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $28 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,020 (94.88%) year-over-year from $1,075 to $2,095. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $62 (-3.95%) year-over-year from $1,562 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,146 (54.15%) year-over-year from $2,117 to $3,263. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,919 (115.34%) year-over-year from $2,531 to $5,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,050 (64.06%) year-over-year from $3,200 to $5,250. 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 16.23% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.71% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 29.42% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 52.09% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 37.61% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$46.47	$2,095	$1,075 (94.88%)	$1,540 (36.04%)
1 BR	$26.57	$1,500	$1,562 (-3.95%)	$1,533 (-2.17%)
2 BR	$29.64	$3,263	$2,117 (54.15%)	$2,694 (21.10%)
3 BR	$27.39	$5,450	$2,531 (115.34%)	$2,905 (87.61%)
4+ BR	$25.33	$5,250	$3,200 (64.06%)	$3,433 (52.93%)

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 $1,490, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Clearwater, FL is Tampa, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,400 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 49.87% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 3.45% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Clearwater, FL are about 38.33% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 34.17% 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	N/A	$1,325	$1,700	$1,795
Largo, FL	$895	$1,400	$1,750	$1,850
Town 'n' Country, FL	$1,095	$1,325	$1,763	$1,935
East Lake, FL	N/A	$1,595	$1,850	$1,963
Tarpon Springs, FL	$1,000	$1,375	$2,000	$2,000
Madeira Beach, FL	$1,500	$1,900	$2,900	$2,000
Carrollwood, FL	N/A	$1,375	$1,750	$2,000
Palm Harbor, FL	$1,300	$1,500	$1,988	$2,100
Dunedin, FL	$1,000	$1,725	$2,113	$2,313
Tampa, FL	$1,154	$1,500	$1,900	$2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Clearwater

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Clearwater. Some of these neighborhoods include Sand Key and Clearwater Beach. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Clearwater, FL in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Clearwater, FL is currently around $4,400 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Clearwater's average rent, which is only $2,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Clearwater, Sand Key has the most affordable average rent at $4,300 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Clearwater Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Clearwater. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL	$2,750	$2,725	$4,000	$4,300
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL	$2,200	$3,100	$3,900	$4,500

Top Counties Near Clearwater

There are a total of 7 counties located by Clearwater, FL. Some of these counties include Palm River-Gibsonton, FL, Tarpon Springs, FL, and Tampa, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,300. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Palm River-Gibsonton, FL. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,600, Boca Ciega, FL is the most expensive county by Clearwater, FL.

Typically, rent for studios in Clearwater, FL is 42.36% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Clearwater, FL is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Clearwater, FL is 35.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Palm River-Gibsonton, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,925	$2,100
Tarpon Springs, FL	$1,150	$1,500	$1,950	$2,100
Tampa, FL	$1,149	$1,395	$1,750	$2,200
Clearwater, FL	$1,700	$1,450	$2,200	$2,300
Keystone-Citrus Park, FL	$1,150	$1,450	$1,945	$2,400
St. Petersburg, FL	$1,175	$1,500	$2,450	$2,450
Boca Ciega, FL	$1,500	$1,850	$2,500	$2,600

Top Zipcodes Near Clearwater

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near Clearwater, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,048. A total of 19 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 $1,528 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,300 per month is 33629, Tampa, FL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $900. That's at least $29 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Clearwater, FL is $1,448 per month. Or in other words, $28 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,000 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	$990	$1,275	$2,399	$2,048
33756, Clearwater, FL	$1,116	$1,413	$2,150	$1,975
34698, Dunedin, FL	$1,000	$1,725	$2,000	$2,300
33763, Clearwater, FL	N/A	$1,248	$1,700	$1,700
33764, Clearwater, FL	N/A	$1,575	$2,250	$2,225
33701, St. Petersburg, FL	$1,175	$2,500	$4,353	$3,495
33770, Largo, FL	N/A	$1,350	$1,600	$1,750
34683, Palm Harbor, FL	$1,300	$1,520	$1,950	$2,000
33615, Town 'n' Country, FL	$1,095	$1,325	$1,713	$1,795
33611, Tampa, FL	N/A	$1,650	$2,100	$2,800

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 $2,600. 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 $1,995 and an average price per square feet of $46.47. There are a total of 15 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 $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $26.57. There are a total of 96 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 $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $29.64. There are a total of 222 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 0.95%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.54%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 1.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Clearwater, FL?

A reasonable rent price in Clearwater, FL is around $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.