Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Clearwater, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Clearwater, FL rent slipped 8.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $161 less per month on average than last year as the market continues to cool from its peak in May 2025.
Compared to national trends
Clearwater runs 8.8% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among comparable metros with 544 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Clearwater rent for $1,650/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,389/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,100/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,799/month. The 2-bedroom segment makes up nearly half of the inventory, reflecting common renter preferences.
Neighborhood spotlight
Northwood rents fell 87.5% year over year to $1,600/month across 20 rentals. This steep decline contrasts with the citywide 8.7% drop, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Clearwater
$2,100/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Clearwater is $2,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $170 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clearwater
544
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,328 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,660.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 | 4% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,389 | No Change | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,100 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,799 |  2% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Clearwater Beach | $4,000 | |
Country Club Estates | $1,750 | |
Forest Wood | $2,100 | |
Imperial Cove | $2,000 | |
Island Estate | $2,950 | |
On Top Of The World | $1,562 | |
Sand Key | $4,100 | |
Spring Lakes Of Clearwater | $1,575 | |
Winding Wood | $1,700 | |
Woodgate | $1,850 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,450 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $865 | 13% | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,389
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,799
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Sand Key
Average rent
$4,100
Clearwater Beach
Average rent
$4,000
On Top Of The World
Average rent
$1,562
Island Estate
Average rent
$2,950
Forest Wood
Average rent
$2,100
Imperial Cove
Average rent
$2,000
Country Club Estates
Average rent
$1,750
Winding Wood
Average rent
$1,700
Woodgate
Average rent
$1,850
Spring Lakes Of Clearwater
Average rent
$1,575
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$865
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
11%
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
9%higher than the national median
37%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
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,650
8%$1,995
10%$1,550
6%$1,800
7%$2,050
15%$1,649
6%$2,000
7%$1,850
11%$2,000
5%$1,925
2%$1,797
8%$2,697
20%Discover rentals in Clearwater, FL
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Clearwater
1046 S Fort Harrison Ave #3, Clearwater, FL 33756
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
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
House for rent in Clearwater
1 bed
1 bath
$1,061
House for rent
Available Jun 25
1d ago
2159 Nursery Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,076–$2,123
Apartment for rent
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
Sand Key condo for rent in Clearwater
1560 Gulf Blvd #304, Clearwater, FL 33767
3 beds
3 baths
$15,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Clearwater Beach condo for rent in Clearwater
15 Avalon St #401, Clearwater, FL 33767
3 beds
3.5 baths
$14,500
Condo for rent
5h ago
Verified
2855 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,737–$2,962
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
2554 Oak Trl S, Clearwater, FL 33764
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,343–$2,822
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
711 S Lincoln Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,296–$1,763
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
18h ago
Verified
530 Fairwood Ave, Clearwater, FL 33759
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,184–$2,612
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 22
18h ago
Verified
530 Fairwood Ave, Clearwater, FL 33759
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,184–$2,612
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 22
1d ago
Verified
21227 Us Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 25
19h ago
Verified
2554 Oak Trl S, Clearwater, FL 33764
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,343–$2,822
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2713 Via Murano #221, Clearwater, FL 33764
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2855 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,737–$2,962
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
2554 Oak Trl S, Clearwater, FL 33764
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,343–$2,822
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
711 S Lincoln Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,296–$1,763
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
18h ago
Verified
530 Fairwood Ave, Clearwater, FL 33759
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,184–$2,612
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 22
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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 July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clearwater?
Average rent prices in Clearwater have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Clearwater rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clearwater is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Clearwater?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Clearwater are On Top Of The World ($1,562/mo), Spring Lakes Of Clearwater ($1,575/mo), and Winding Wood ($1,700/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Clearwater average around $1,480/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,280/month.
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).