Average Rent in Clearwater, FL

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Current Versus Historical Clearwater, FL Rents

Clearwater rentals average $2,495 for a studio rental to $5,525 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,618 (184.38%) year-over-year from $877 to $2,495. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $19 (-1.21%) year-over-year from $1,582 to $1,563. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $885 (39.95%) year-over-year from $2,215 to $3,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $440 (15.18%) year-over-year from $2,898 to $3,338. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,131 (30.43%) year-over-year from $3,717 to $4,848. 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 47.63% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 23.79% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.54% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 32.23% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.95	$2,495	$877 (184.38%)	$1,450 (72.07%)
1 BR	$2.60	$1,563	$1,582 (-1.21%)	$1,469 (6.35%)
2 BR	$2.60	$3,100	$2,215 (39.95%)	$2,087 (48.56%)
3 BR	$2.61	$3,338	$2,898 (15.18%)	$2,633 (26.78%)
4+ BR	$2.15	$4,848	$3,717 (30.43%)	$2,755 (75.95%)

Historical Rents in Clearwater, FL

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Top Cities Near Clearwater

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Clearwater. The average rent in Clearwater is currently $2,265 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Largo, FL, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Clearwater, FL is Dunedin, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,700 per month.

Let's compare Clearwater, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 7.72% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Clearwater, FL are about 39.72% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 34.80% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Clearwater, FL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Largo, FL	N/A	$1,500	$2,099	$2,100
Town 'n' Country, FL	N/A	$1,400	$1,963	$2,200
Palm Harbor, FL	N/A	$1,638	$2,000	$2,250
Tarpon Springs, FL	N/A	$1,395	$1,950	$2,280
Tampa, FL	$1,400	$1,675	$2,100	$2,600
Dunedin, FL	N/A	$1,800	$2,300	$2,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Clearwater

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Clearwater. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Clearwater, FL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Clearwater, FL is currently around $4,250 per month. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,250. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Clearwater's average rent, which is only $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Clearwater, Sand Key has the most affordable average rent at $4,000 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Clearwater Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Clearwater. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL	$2,675	$2,995	$4,000	$4,000
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL	$2,300	$2,650	$4,500	$4,500

Top Counties Near Clearwater

There are a total of 2 counties located by Clearwater, FL. Some of these counties include Tarpon Springs, FL, Keystone-Citrus Park, FL, and Clearwater, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,760. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Tarpon Springs, FL. It's average rent per month is $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,398, Boca Ciega, FL is the most expensive county by Clearwater, FL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Clearwater, FL is 5.15% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Clearwater, FL is 26.47% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Tarpon Springs, FL	N/A	$1,563	$2,000	$2,150
Keystone-Citrus Park, FL	N/A	$1,518	$2,250	$2,750
Clearwater, FL	$2,400	$1,663	$2,750	$2,770
Boca Ciega, FL	N/A	$1,850	$3,250	$3,398

Top Zipcodes Near Clearwater

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Clearwater, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,500. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 33609, Tampa, FL at $2,499 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,500 per month is 34698, Dunedin, FL.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Clearwater, FL is $1,719 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,224 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 2 zipcodes in Clearwater, FL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
33609, Tampa, FL	N/A	$1,638	$2,148	$2,499
34698, Dunedin, FL	N/A	$1,800	$2,300	$2,500

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 $3,200. 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 $2,495 and an average price per square feet of $4.95. There are a total of 11 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 $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $2.60. There are a total of 45 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 $3,400 and an average price per square feet of $2.60. There are a total of 199 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 1.84%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.40%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Clearwater, FL?

A reasonable rent price in Clearwater, FL is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.