
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clearwater, FL from $600 (392 Rentals)
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The Oasis

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810 Palm Bluff St, Unit 810 1/2 Palm Bluff

119 N Evergreen Ave

Promenade At Belleair Apartments

Lennox Court Apartments

600 Wildwood Way-Best Value In Town!

The Indigo Apartments

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Four Lakes at Clearwater

Highland Park
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2348 Shelley St

117 N Evergreen Ave

Pelican Lake

Chesapeake

2581 Countryside Blvd, Unit 109

The Genesis Apartments

Palmetto on West

1279 Santa Rosa St

Serenity Lane

135 N Martin Luther King Jr Ave
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2348 Shelley St, Unit 12

1811 Clearbrooke Dr, Unit B

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1235 Grove St, Unit B

311 S Arcturas Ave

1215 S Keene Rd

Grande Bay

The Eden at Clearwater (formerly The Standard at 2690)
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Royal Breeze Apartments

1103 Drew St

The Palms of Clearwater

Lindru Gardens

The Breyley Apartments

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Terraces at Clearwater Beach

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1325 Drew St, Unit upstairs

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1009 Jasmine Way, Unit Apt B

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Bluestone on the Bay

Imperial Gardens

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Avana Coachman

1215 S Keene Rd

Town Place

The District at Clearwater

1365 Drew St

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The Pointe at Clearwater
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Clearwater, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clearwater?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Clearwater Studio Apartments | $1,589 | $1,025 | $2,784 |
| Cheap Clearwater 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $955 | $3,521 |
| Cheap Clearwater 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,191 | $1,149 | $5,384 |
| Cheap Clearwater 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,647 | $1,405 | $9,444 |
| Cheap Clearwater 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,286 | $2,339 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clearwater, FL
Pricing Updated: 07/28/2026Current apartment rentals in the Clearwater, FL area range in price from $890 to $23,053 with an overall median price of $14,902. The three Clearwater neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pinellas Park at $1,120, Downtown Clearwater at $1,075, and Central Peninsula at $955. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clearwater Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas Park | $2,564 | $1,120 | 379 |
| Downtown Clearwater | $2,690 | $1,075 | 47 |
| Central Peninsula | $17,796 | $955 | 1680 |
| Central Pinellas | $17,796 | $955 | 1680 |
| Upper Largo | $21,092 | $955 | 577 |
| North Peninsula | $21,190 | $890 | 546 |
| North Pinellas | $21,190 | $890 | 546 |
Cheapest Available Clearwater Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Clearwater, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Sandy Lane in the Ulmerton neighborhood priced from $955. Stonegate Apartments in the Bridgeport neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clearwater apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane | Lakeview | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Stonegate Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Oasis | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| 575 Clearwater-Largo Rd, Largo, FL 33770 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Lennox Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| Winding Lane Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| 600 Wildwood Way-Best Value In Town! | 1bed, 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Apache Trail Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Indigo Apartments | Studio 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,116 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clearwater, FL
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clearwater area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3H-R Model at Lake Starcrest Apartment Homes in the in the Coalition of Clearwater neighborhood starting from $1,970. The second greatest value Clearwater apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Chateau Bayonne starting at $2,095 with a $1.55 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Starcrest Apartment Homes | 3H-R | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Chateau Bayonne | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Serenity Lane | The Park (C1) | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| 3413 Sherwood Dr, Unit Apt B | 3413 Sherwood Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Breyley Apartments | Yorkshire | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| 3322 Camelot Dr | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Royal Breeze Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Standard | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| The Apartments at Oak Creek | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Aventine at Forest Lakes Apartment Homes | The Spring | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Palmetto on West | The Evergreen | 2BR,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!
Why live in Clearwater, FL?
Clearwater is a socially responsible city that is easy to navigate and that offers access to larger metro areas while still maintaining a laid-back atmosphere. You can always find something to do in the area.
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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 $1,116.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clearwater?
The cheapest apartment in Clearwater is Sandy Lane which is listed at $955, while the average apartment in Clearwater costs $14,902.
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 278 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 $311 which is $14,591 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clearwater.
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