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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Clearwater, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Clearwater, FL rent slipped 11.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,949/month. Renters today are paying $261 less per month on average than last year despite a 2.2% month-over-month increase in rents.
Compared to national trends
Clearwater runs 2.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among U.S. rental markets with 536 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Clearwater rent for about $1,116/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,395/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,950/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,630/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,650/month, with 2-bedrooms making up nearly half the inventory.
Neighborhood spotlight
Northwood rents fell 83.0% year over year to $1,700/month across 23 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide 11.8% drop, showing a localized cooldown in that neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Clearwater
$1,949/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Clearwater is $1,949 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $49 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clearwater
536
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Clearwater rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Clearwater, FL
Average rent prices in Clearwater have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Clearwater, FL
Rent prices in Clearwater vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Clearwater is $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,545. 1-bedroom apartments in Clearwater run $1,365 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,116 | 7% | 53% | |
1 bedroom | $1,395 |  1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 | 5% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,630 | 2% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,650 | 3% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Clearwater Beach | $5,000 | |
Clubhouse Estates | $1,800 | |
Country Club Estates | $1,600 | |
Imperial Cove | $2,200 | |
Island Estate | $2,800 | |
On Top Of The World | $1,600 | |
Pride | $1,713 | |
Sand Key | $4,500 | |
Spring Lakes Of Clearwater | $1,625 | |
Sunset Lake Estates | $1,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 1% | 6% | |
Condos | $2,100 | 4% | 19% | |
Houses | $2,545 | 1% | 2% | |
Rooms | $923 | No Change | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,116
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
53%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,630
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
Sand Key
Average rent
$4,500
Clearwater Beach
Average rent
$5,000
Island Estate
Average rent
$2,800
On Top Of The World
Average rent
$1,600
Imperial Cove
Average rent
$2,200
Pride
Average rent
$1,713
Sunset Lake Estates
Average rent
$1,800
Clubhouse Estates
Average rent
$1,800
Country Club Estates
Average rent
$1,600
Spring Lakes Of Clearwater
Average rent
$1,625
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
19%
Houses
Average rent
$2,545
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$923
Last year
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Clearwater, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Clearwater, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Clearwater and Belleair by all bedroom counts and property types.
Clearwater
3%higher than the national median
61%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clearwater, FL is 36% lower than the median rent in Belleair, FL.
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13%Discover rentals in Clearwater, FL
1d ago
House for rent in Clearwater
1 bed
1 bath
$953
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 28
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Clearwater
5345 Laurel Pl, Clearwater, FL 33760
2 beds
1 bath
$1,020
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1410 Park St, Clearwater, FL 33755
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Apartment for rent in Clearwater
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
Clearwater Beach condo for rent in Clearwater
301 S Gulfview Blvd #304, Clearwater, FL 33767
3 beds
3.5 baths
$20,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Clearwater Beach house for rent in Clearwater
745 Eldorado Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767
5 beds
4 baths
$16,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$16,667
Price dropped $573Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Clearwater
1028 Sunset Point Rd #R10, Clearwater, FL 33755
3 beds
2.5 baths
$16,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
13h ago
Verified
2554 Oak Trl S, Clearwater, FL 33764
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,383–$2,595
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2855 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,869–$3,282
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
21227 Us Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
20h ago
Verified
711 S Lincoln Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,777
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
12h ago
Verified
21227 Us Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
13h ago
Verified
2554 Oak Trl S, Clearwater, FL 33764
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,383–$2,595
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1235 Lakeview Rd #NA, Clearwater, FL 33756
4 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2713 Via Murano #221, Clearwater, FL 33764
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
2554 Oak Trl S, Clearwater, FL 33764
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,383–$2,595
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
21227 Us Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
2d ago
Verified
949 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,745
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
46m ago
Verified
730 N Old Coachman Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765
2 beds
2 baths
$1,760
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Clearwater, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Clearwater rental market.
How much is rent in Clearwater?
The average rent in Clearwater is $1,949 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clearwater?
Average rent prices in Clearwater have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Clearwater rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clearwater is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $49 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Clearwater?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Clearwater are On Top Of The World ($1,600/mo), Country Club Estates ($1,600/mo), and Spring Lakes Of Clearwater ($1,625/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Clearwater?
To comfortably afford rent in Clearwater, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Clearwater?
September offers the lowest rents in Clearwater with about a 6% difference from peak pricing in April. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while March sees the highest competition.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).