Average Rent in Clearwater, FL

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Current Versus Historical Clearwater, FL Rents

Clearwater rentals average $2,650 for a studio rental to $4,500 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 January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $718 (50.09%) year-over-year from $1,433 to $2,150. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $41 (2.80%) year-over-year from $1,459 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (6.38%) year-over-year from $2,350 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $221 (7.98%) year-over-year from $2,767 to $2,988. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $152 (4.98%) year-over-year from $3,048 to $3,200. 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 31.30% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.28% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.14% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.94% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.79% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.23	$2,150	$1,433 (50.09%)	$1,146 (87.66%)
1 BR	$2.53	$1,500	$1,459 (2.80%)	$1,250 (20.00%)
2 BR	$2.78	$2,500	$2,350 (6.38%)	$2,096 (19.26%)
3 BR	$3.07	$2,988	$2,767 (7.98%)	$2,370 (26.05%)
4+ BR	$2.04	$3,200	$3,048 (4.98%)	$2,770 (15.53%)

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 $2,190 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Town 'n' Country, FL, with an average rent of $2,100, 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 5.52% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Clearwater, FL are about 44.29% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 56.52% 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
Town 'n' Country, FL	N/A	$1,673	$1,850	$2,100
Palm Harbor, FL	N/A	$1,525	$1,950	$2,190
Tampa, FL	$1,475	$1,978	$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	$3,500	$4,000	$4,000
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL	$2,900	$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 $2,700. 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 $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,350, Boca Ciega, FL is the most expensive county by Clearwater, FL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Clearwater, FL is 2.21% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Clearwater, FL is 29.36% 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	$1,500	$1,925	$2,200
Keystone-Citrus Park, FL	N/A	$1,395	$1,995	$2,500
Clearwater, FL	$2,625	$1,600	$2,950	$2,900
Boca Ciega, FL	N/A	$2,000	$3,973	$3,350

Top Zipcodes Near Clearwater

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

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 $2,650 and an average price per square feet of $5.23. There are a total of 13 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 $1,585 and an average price per square feet of $2.53. 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 $3,500 and an average price per square feet of $2.78. There are a total of 157 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 0.50%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% 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.