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$1,200

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1811 Clearbrooke Dr, Unit B

1811 Clearbrooke Dr
ClearwaterFL33760

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Avana City Park
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$1,245 - $6,336

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Base Rent$1,245 - $6,336
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avana City Park

101 S Old Coachman RdClearwater, FL 33765
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property at 4215 E Bay Dr
$1,300

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4215 E Bay Dr, Unit 1702 B

4215 E Bay Dr
ClearwaterFL33764
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Bluestone on the Bay
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$1,302 - $2,594

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Base Rent$1,302 - $2,594
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bluestone on the Bay

19135 US 19 NClearwater, FL 33764
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clearwater, FL

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Clearwater, FL area range in price from $820 to $28,950 with an overall median price of $1,878. The three Clearwater neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Clearwater at $1,695, Pinellas Park at $1,775, and Central Peninsula at $1,853. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clearwater Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Clearwater$1,695$1,05043
Pinellas Park$1,775$1,055457
Central Peninsula$1,853$8551782
Central Pinellas$1,853$8551782
North Peninsula$1,950$820603
North Pinellas$1,950$820603
Upper Largo$1,968$1,045583
Island Estate$3,711$3,6001

Cheapest Available Clearwater Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clearwater, FL is a Studio unit found at The Oasis in the Downtown Largo neighborhood priced from $1,000. Apache Trail Apartments in the Island Estate neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,010. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clearwater apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The OasisStudio AStudio,1BA$1,000
Apache Trail Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,010
Winding Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
EVERGREEN#1191BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Lennox Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,089
Beltrees Plaza1 / 11BR,1BA$1,125
Highland Park1 X 11BR,1BA$1,139
Arbors At Belleair Apartments1 Bed Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,145
Pineview ApartmentsThe Sand1BR,1BA$1,160
Palmetto on WestThe Evergreen2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clearwater, FL

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clearwater area is the $1.36 price per square foot 1813 East Dr Model at 1813 East Dr, Unit 1813 East Drive in the in the Coalition of Clearwater neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Clearwater apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Chateau Bayonne starting at $2,050 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Crystal Bay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clearwater apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1813 East Dr, Unit 1813 East Drive1813 East Dr3BR,2BA$1.36
Chateau Bayonne2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.52
Serenity LaneThe Park (C1)3BR,2BA$1.47
FLORAL GARDENS APARTMENTSModel 1A2BR,1BA$1.33
3322 Camelot Dr2/1 - C2BR,1BA$1.40
Wellington ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%2BR,2BA$1.48
Madison Oaks Apartment HomesBELMONT1BR,1BA$1.34
The OceanaireGilmore Classic1BR,1BA$1.41
The Apartments at Oak Creek2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.42
Palmetto on WestThe Evergreen2BR,1BA$1.49

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Clearwater Overview

Clean water, wide shores, progressive politics, good weather, access to large metropolitan areas, and the Magic Kingdom - about an hour away. What more could you ask for in a beachside town? Clearwater, Fl is an excellent place to move and with so many options in apartments in Clearwater, finding the perfect place is a snap!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clearwater Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Clearwater?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clearwater is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clearwater?

The cheapest apartment in Clearwater is Apache Trail Apartments which is listed at $1,010, while the average apartment in Clearwater costs $1,878.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clearwater?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 143 regular apartments in Clearwater that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Clearwater?

Cheap apartments in Clearwater have an average cost of $366 which is $1,512 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clearwater.

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