Average Rent in Sand Key, Clearwater, FL

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Current Versus Historical Sand Key, Clearwater, FL Rents

Sand Key rentals average $2,750 for a studio rental to $14,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,050, or roughly $40 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $325 (13.40%) year-over-year from $2,425 to $2,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $442 (-13.95%) year-over-year from $3,167 to $2,725. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $337 (9.19%) year-over-year from $3,663 to $4,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $667 (-10.00%) year-over-year from $6,667 to $6,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,417 (10.63%) year-over-year from $13,333 to $14,750. 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 down by 1.79% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.21% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.56% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 20.53% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.66% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $54.22 $2,750 $2,425 (13.40%) $2,596 (5.93%)
1 BR $37.82 $2,725 $3,167 (-13.95%) $4,220 (-35.43%)
2 BR $39.89 $4,000 $3,663 (9.19%) $4,167 (-4.00%)
3 BR $40.55 $6,000 $6,667 (-10.00%) $7,049 (-14.88%)
4+ BR $39.68 $14,750 $13,333 (10.63%) $7,136 (106.69%)

Historical Rents in Sand Key, Clearwater, FL

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Top Cities Near Sand Key

There are a total of 13 cities nearby Sand Key. The average rent in Sand Key is currently $2,098 per month. A total of 13 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Egypt Lake-Leto, FL, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Sand Key, Clearwater, FL is Clearwater, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,600 per month.

Let's compare Sand Key, Clearwater, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Sand Key, Clearwater, FL is 57.13% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 44.95% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Sand Key, Clearwater, FL are about 51.25% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 55.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near Sand Key, Clearwater, FL in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Town 'n' Country, FL N/A $1,345 $1,800 $1,900
Largo, FL $895 $1,373 $1,800 $1,900
East Lake, FL N/A N/A $1,850 $2,000
Palm Harbor, FL $1,300 $1,550 $1,950 $2,075
Tarpon Springs, FL $1,550 $1,300 $1,850 $2,098
Madeira Beach, FL $1,500 $1,850 $2,400 $2,100
Dunedin, FL $1,000 $1,825 $2,200 $2,375
St. Petersburg, FL $1,263 $1,650 $2,500 $2,400
Treasure Island, FL $1,500 $1,995 $2,800 $2,500
Clearwater, FL $2,045 $1,500 $3,000 $2,600

Top Neighborhoods Near Sand Key

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Sand Key. Some of these neighborhoods include Sun Bay South, Clearwater Beach, and Downtown St. Petersburg. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Sand Key, Clearwater, FL in the following table.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Sand Key, Clearwater, FL is currently around $4,750 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,750. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Sand Key's average rent, which is only $4,050. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Sand Key, Sun Bay South has the most affordable average rent at $2,800 per month. Whereas, at $5,900 average rent per month, Downtown St. Petersburg is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Sand Key. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Sun Bay South, Tampa, FL N/A $1,825 $2,200 $2,800
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL $2,200 $2,500 $4,000 $4,750
Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL $1,500 $2,900 $6,898 $5,900

Top Counties Near Sand Key

There are a total of 5 counties located by Sand Key, Clearwater, FL. Some of these counties include Tarpon Springs, FL, Clearwater, FL, and St. Petersburg, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,400. That's roughly around $26 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Tarpon Springs, FL. Its average rent per month is $2,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, Keystone-Citrus Park, FL is the most expensive county by Sand Key, Clearwater, FL.

Typically, rent for studios in Sand Key, Clearwater, FL is 52.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Sand Key, Clearwater, FL is 43.12% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Sand Key, Clearwater, FL is 42.50% 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 $1,300 $1,550 $1,900 $2,050
Clearwater, FL $1,600 $1,500 $2,300 $2,395
St. Petersburg, FL $1,263 $1,600 $2,400 $2,400
Boca Ciega, FL $1,500 $1,800 $2,500 $2,500
Keystone-Citrus Park, FL $1,100 $1,400 $1,950 $2,500

Top Zipcodes Near Sand Key

There are a total of 21 zipcodes in or near Sand Key, Clearwater, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,098. A total of 20 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 33755, Clearwater, FL at $1,650 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 $1,000. That's at least $23 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Sand Key, Clearwater, FL is $1,400 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,990 per month. Which comes out to $24 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Sand Key, Clearwater, FL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
33756, Clearwater, FL $1,116 $1,400 $2,100 $1,950
33770, Largo, FL N/A $1,300 $1,650 $1,750
33755, Clearwater, FL $1,050 $1,298 $2,025 $1,650
33764, Clearwater, FL N/A $1,550 $2,250 $2,300
33763, Clearwater, FL N/A $1,325 $1,700 $1,700
34698, Dunedin, FL $1,000 $1,800 $2,100 $2,300
34683, Palm Harbor, FL $1,300 $1,550 $1,900 $1,950
34677, Oldsmar, FL N/A N/A $1,850 $1,950
33713, St. Petersburg, FL $1,300 $1,573 $2,250 $2,200
33702, St. Petersburg, FL N/A $1,400 $1,650 $1,650

Frequently Asked Questions - Sand Key Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Sand Key, Clearwater, FL?
The average monthly rental price for Sand Key, Clearwater, FL apartments for rent is approximately $4,050. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Sand Key, 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 Sand Key, Clearwater, FL.
How much is a studio apartment in Sand Key, Clearwater, FL?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,750 and an average price per square feet of $54.22. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Sand Key.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Sand Key, Clearwater, FL?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,725 and an average price per square feet of $37.82. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Sand Key.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Sand Key, Clearwater, FL?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,000 and an average price per square feet of $39.89. There are a total of 62 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Sand Key.
How have rent prices in Sand Key, Clearwater, FL changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Sand Key, Clearwater, FL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Sand Key, Clearwater, FL?
A reasonable rent price in Sand Key, Clearwater, FL is around $3,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.