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Wellington Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Apartments

2900 Drew StClearwater, FL 33759
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Southron Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southron Apartments

1875 Sunset Point RdClearwater, FL 33765
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Santa Rosa Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Rosa Apartments

1270 Santa Rosa StClearwater, FL 33756
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Jefferson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson

121 N Jefferson AveClearwater, FL 33755
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Betty Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Betty Lane Apartments

311 S Betty LnClearwater, FL 33756
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The Oasis
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Oasis

1101 Tuskawilla DrClearwater, FL 33756
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The Standard at 2690
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Standard at 2690

2690 Drew StClearwater, FL 33759
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Clearwater, FL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clearwater, FL

Pricing Updated: 09/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Clearwater, FL area range in price from $850 to $21,000 with an overall median price of $8,095. The three Clearwater neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Clearwater at $1,095, Pinellas Park at $1,004, and North Peninsula at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clearwater Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Clearwater$2,117$1,09565
Pinellas Park$2,600$1,004379
North Peninsula$2,648$850572
North Pinellas$2,648$850572
Central Peninsula$15,000$8951267
Central Pinellas$15,000$8951267
Upper Largo$16,658$1,145194

Cheapest Available Clearwater Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clearwater, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Lennox Court Apartments in the Coalition of Clearwater neighborhood priced from $1,005. The Indigo in the Island Estate neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clearwater apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lennox Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,005
The IndigoStudio 3Studio,1BA$1,095
Lexington Club2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,124
Beltrees Plaza1 / 11BR,1BA$1,125
Aventine at Forest Lakes Apartment HomesThe Cove2BR,2BA$1,215
Palmetto on WestThe Evergreen2BR,1BA$1,221
Imperial Palms ApartmentsThe Sovereign1BR,1BA$1,242
The Genesis Apartments1X1 - A1 R1BR,1BA$1,249
Oakbrook Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,255
Lindru Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,259

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clearwater, FL

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clearwater area is the $1.42 price per square foot 2 Bed w/ Garage Model at Whitney Place Townhomes in the in the High Point neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value Clearwater apartment is the Sandollar Cove II Model at Bluestone on the Bay starting at $2,181 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Seville 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.
Whitney Place Townhomes2 Bed w/ Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.42
Bluestone on the BaySandollar Cove II3BR,2BA$1.50
Aventine at Forest Lakes Apartment HomesGulf3BR,2BA$1.21
Madison at LargoHamden2BR,2BA$1.53
FLORAL GARDENS APARTMENTSModel 2A2BR,2BA$1.36
Belleair PlaceTHE PALM2BR,2BA$1.40
The OceanaireGilmore Renovated1BR,1BA$1.41
Midway Court Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Lexington Club2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.38
Palmetto on WestThe Evergreen2BR,1BA$1.53

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Clearwater, FL

Ranked #15

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Clearwater, FL

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,259.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clearwater?

The cheapest apartment in Clearwater is Lennox Court Apartments which is listed at $1,005, while the average apartment in Clearwater costs $8,095.

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 137 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 $129 which is $7,966 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clearwater.

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