Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Clearwater, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Clearwater, FL rent slipped 11.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $228 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,500/month in May 2025.
Compared to national trends
Clearwater runs 7.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it above the national average with a total of 561 rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Clearwater rent for around $1,700/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,399/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,050/month, and 3-bedrooms for $2,800/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,098/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,500/month, while apartments sit at $1,600/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for different property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Countryside Northridge rents fell 66.6% year over year to $2,000/month, with Live Oak Park and Grovewood also seeing declines over 60%. This contrasts with the citywide decline of 11.6%, showing localized market shifts within Clearwater.
Median rent
Median rent in Clearwater
$2,100/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Clearwater is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clearwater
561
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% 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 $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Clearwater run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,700 | 2% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,399 |  1% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,050 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,097 | 13% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Clearwater Beach | $4,495 | |
Clubhouse Estates | $1,695 | |
Forest Wood | $1,695 | |
Imperial Cove | $1,833 | |
Island Estate | $2,900 | |
Montclair Lake Estates | $1,795 | |
On Top Of The World | $1,525 | |
Sand Key | $4,500 | |
Winding Wood | $2,350 | |
Woodgate | $1,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $942 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,097
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
2%
Sand Key
Average rent
$4,500
Clearwater Beach
Average rent
$4,495
Island Estate
Average rent
$2,900
On Top Of The World
Average rent
$1,525
Imperial Cove
Average rent
$1,833
Woodgate
Average rent
$1,700
Winding Wood
Average rent
$2,350
Montclair Lake Estates
Average rent
$1,795
Clubhouse Estates
Average rent
$1,695
Forest Wood
Average rent
$1,695
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$942
Last 30 days
8%
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
8%higher than the national median
36%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clearwater, FL is 21% lower than the median rent in Belleair, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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7%$1,795
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28%$1,600
2%$2,000
2%$1,850
10%$2,000
8%$1,979
1%$1,875
13%$2,600
26%Discover rentals in Clearwater, FL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clearwater
307 Pennsylvania Ave #1L, Clearwater, FL 33755
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available May 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clearwater
1040 S Fort Harrison Ave #5, Clearwater, FL 33756
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
Verified
530 Fairwood Ave, Clearwater, FL 33759
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,314–$2,605
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clearwater
2 beds
1 bath
$1,199
House for rent
Available Jun 8
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
2d 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
Clearwater Beach house for rent in Clearwater
745 Eldorado Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767
5 beds
4 baths
$16,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Sand Key condo for rent in Clearwater
1560 Gulf Blvd #304, Clearwater, FL 33767
3 beds
3 baths
$15,000
Condo for rent
21h ago
Verified
2554 Oak Trl S, Clearwater, FL 33764
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,405–$3,099
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2855 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,664–$2,893
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
530 Fairwood Ave, Clearwater, FL 33759
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,314–$2,605
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
3d ago
Verified
711 S Lincoln Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$1,855
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
10h ago
Verified
2065 N Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,385–$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
2d ago
Verified
530 Fairwood Ave, Clearwater, FL 33759
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,314–$2,605
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
4d ago
Verified
21227 Us Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 14
21h ago
Verified
2554 Oak Trl S, Clearwater, FL 33764
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,405–$3,099
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
2554 Oak Trl S, Clearwater, FL 33764
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,405–$3,099
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2065 N Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 29
2d ago
Verified
530 Fairwood Ave, Clearwater, FL 33759
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,314–$2,605
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
4d ago
Verified
21227 Us Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 14
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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 $2,100 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clearwater?
Average rent prices in Clearwater have decreased by 3% 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 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Clearwater?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Clearwater are On Top Of The World ($1,525/mo), Clubhouse Estates ($1,695/mo), and Forest Wood ($1,695/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Clearwater?
To comfortably afford rent in Clearwater, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Clearwater?
Clearwater's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,400 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 52% of the market, providing renters with more options in this category.
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).