Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Clearwater, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Clearwater, FL rent fell 14.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters today are paying $268 less per month on average than last year as the market has cooled since its peak in mid-2025.
Compared to national trends
Clearwater rent sits essentially equal to the $1,900/month national median, offering a market that aligns closely with the national average in price and choice among 534 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Clearwater rent for about $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,395/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,950/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,618/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,100/month. The 2-bedroom segment makes up the largest share of rentals at 46.1%.
Neighborhood spotlight
Northwood rents dropped 86.3% year over year to $1,750/month across 19 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 14.0% fall. This shows localized softness amid Clearwater's broader market cooldown.
Median rent
Median rent in Clearwater
$1,900/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Clearwater is $1,900 per month as of September 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clearwater
534
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Clearwater rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Clearwater, FL
Average rent prices in Clearwater have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 $1,595, whereas a house costs $2,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Clearwater run $1,330 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | 3% | 24% | |
1 bedroom | $1,395 | 1% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,617 | 2% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,100 |  4% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Clearwater Beach | $4,900 | |
Forest Wood | $1,697 | |
Imperial Cove | $1,734 | |
Island Estate | $2,900 | |
On Top Of The World | $1,597 | |
Pride | $1,732 | |
Sand Key | $4,500 | |
Shady Oak Farms | $1,925 | |
Sunset Lake Estates | $1,912 | |
Woodgate | $1,405 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,595 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,050 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,525 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $932 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,617
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
Sand Key
Average rent
$4,500
Clearwater Beach
Average rent
$4,900
On Top Of The World
Average rent
$1,597
Island Estate
Average rent
$2,900
Imperial Cove
Average rent
$1,734
Sunset Lake Estates
Average rent
$1,912
Woodgate
Average rent
$1,405
Shady Oak Farms
Average rent
$1,925
Pride
Average rent
$1,732
Forest Wood
Average rent
$1,697
Apartments
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$932
Last 30 days
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
Equal to the the national median
39%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clearwater, FL is 28% lower than the median rent in Belleair, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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35%$1,895
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10%$1,750
11%$2,200
18%$1,600
3%$2,095
9%$1,847
10%$1,995
1%$1,900
3%$1,820
5%$2,825
3%Discover rentals in Clearwater, FL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clearwater
100 Hampton Rd #NA, Clearwater, FL 33759
1 bed
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available Oct 15
3d ago
1410 Park St, Clearwater, FL 33755
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Clearwater
5345 Laurel Pl, Clearwater, FL 33760
2 beds
1 bath
$1,120
Condo for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Clearwater
5345 Laurel Pl, Clearwater, FL 33760
2 beds
1 bath
$1,120
Condo for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Clearwater Beach condo for rent in Clearwater
301 S Gulfview Blvd #304, Clearwater, FL 33767
3 beds
3.5 baths
$20,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Sand Key condo for rent in Clearwater
1560 Gulf Blvd #306, Clearwater, FL 33767
4 beds
4.5 baths
$17,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$18,161
$17,270
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Clearwater Beach house for rent in Clearwater
745 Eldorado Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767
5 beds
4 baths
$16,950
House for rent
7h ago
Verified
2855 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,714–$3,129
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2554 Oak Trl S, Clearwater, FL 33764
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,203–$2,739
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
530 Fairwood Ave, Clearwater, FL 33759
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,138–$3,223
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
11h ago
Verified
711 S Lincoln Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,269–$1,767
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
4h ago
Verified
530 Fairwood Ave, Clearwater, FL 33759
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,138–$3,223
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
1d ago
Verified
21227 Us Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
3d ago
Verified
2554 Oak Trl S, Clearwater, FL 33764
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,203–$2,739
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2736 Park Dr #2, Clearwater, FL 33763
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 17
3d ago
Verified
2554 Oak Trl S, Clearwater, FL 33764
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,203–$2,739
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
530 Fairwood Ave, Clearwater, FL 33759
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,138–$3,223
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
1d ago
Verified
21227 Us Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
Verified
949 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,745
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 $1,900 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clearwater?
Average rent prices in Clearwater have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.
How does Clearwater rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clearwater is roughly the same as the national average.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Clearwater?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Clearwater are Woodgate ($1,405/mo), On Top Of The World ($1,597/mo), and Forest Wood ($1,697/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Clearwater?
To comfortably afford rent in Clearwater, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/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).