Average Rent in Clearwater, FL

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Current Versus Historical Clearwater, FL Rents

Clearwater rentals average $2,625 for a studio rental to $4,895 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,329 (114.01%) year-over-year from $1,166 to $2,495. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $109 (-6.78%) year-over-year from $1,609 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $48 (2.11%) year-over-year from $2,250 to $2,298. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $417 (14.98%) year-over-year from $2,783 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $90 (-2.84%) year-over-year from $3,165 to $3,075. 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 up by 39.06% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.17% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.54% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.29% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 27.22% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.02	$2,495	$1,166 (114.01%)	$1,317 (89.49%)
1 BR	$2.56	$1,500	$1,609 (-6.78%)	$1,364 (9.96%)
2 BR	$2.69	$2,298	$2,250 (2.11%)	$2,090 (9.95%)
3 BR	$3.11	$3,200	$2,783 (14.98%)	$2,406 (33.01%)
4+ BR	$2.30	$3,075	$3,165 (-2.84%)	$2,720 (13.06%)

Historical Rents in Clearwater, FL

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Top Cities Near Clearwater

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Clearwater. The average rent in Clearwater is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Palm Harbor, FL, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Clearwater, FL is Tampa, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,400 per month.

Let's compare Clearwater, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 8.33% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Clearwater, FL are about 41.18% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 49.09% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Clearwater, FL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Largo, FL	N/A	$1,525	$2,000	$2,000
Palm Harbor, FL	N/A	$1,625	$1,963	$2,000
Tampa, FL	$1,485	$1,713	$2,000	$2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Clearwater

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Clearwater. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Clearwater, FL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Clearwater, FL is currently around $4,500 per month. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,500. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Clearwater's average rent, which is only $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Clearwater, Sand Key has the most affordable average rent at $4,000 per month. Whereas, at $5,000 average rent per month, Clearwater Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Clearwater. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL	$2,675	$3,550	$4,000	$4,000
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL	$2,600	$3,250	$4,500	$5,000

Top Counties Near Clearwater

There are a total of 2 counties located by Clearwater, FL. Some of these counties include Tarpon Springs, FL, Keystone-Citrus Park, FL, and Clearwater, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,669. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Tarpon Springs, FL. It's average rent per month is $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,950, Boca Ciega, FL is the most expensive county by Clearwater, FL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Clearwater, FL is 6.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Clearwater, FL is 31.10% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Tarpon Springs, FL	N/A	$1,600	$1,988	$2,150
Keystone-Citrus Park, FL	N/A	$1,575	$1,975	$2,538
Clearwater, FL	$2,600	$1,600	$2,698	$2,800
Boca Ciega, FL	N/A	$1,650	$3,995	$3,950

Top Zipcodes Near Clearwater

There is one zipcode in or near Clearwater, FL. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,595.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near Clearwater, FL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
34698, Dunedin, FL	N/A	$1,750	$1,950	$2,595

Frequently Asked Questions - Clearwater Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Clearwater, FL?

The average monthly rental price for Clearwater, FL apartments for rent is approximately $3,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Clearwater, FL.

How much is a studio apartment in Clearwater, FL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,625 and an average price per square feet of $5.02. There are a total of 10 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Clearwater.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Clearwater, FL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $2.56. There are a total of 53 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Clearwater.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Clearwater, FL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,400 and an average price per square feet of $2.69. There are a total of 161 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Clearwater.

How have rent prices in Clearwater, FL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Clearwater, FL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 1.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Clearwater, FL?

A reasonable rent price in Clearwater, FL is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.