Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Pinellas Neighborhood of Clearwater, FL from $300 (150 Rentals)

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Four Lakes at Clearwater
$1,106 - $1,579
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$1,059 - $1,532
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$1,106 - $1,579
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Four Lakes at Clearwater

6465 142nd Ave NClearwater, FL 33760
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$1,295

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606 S Betty Ln

ClearwaterFL33756
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Bluestone on the Bay
$1,338 - $2,406
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$1,296 - $2,364
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$42
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$1,338 - $2,406
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bluestone on the Bay

19135 US 19 NClearwater, FL 33764
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Avana Coachman
$1,339 - $4,296
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$1,300 - $4,257
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$1,339 - $4,296
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Avana Coachman

2481 NE Coachman RdClearwater, FL 33765
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Wellington Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Apartments

2900 Drew StClearwater, FL 33759
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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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Bayside Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bayside Court

1760 Clearwater Largo RdClearwater, FL 33756

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The Monarch
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Monarch

1520 Jeffords StClearwater, FL 33756
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309 S Arcturas Ave
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309 S Arcturas Ave

309 S Arcturas AveClearwater, FL 33765
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1259 Franklin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1259 Franklin St

1259 Franklin StClearwater, FL 33756
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Central Pinellas, Clearwater, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Pinellas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Pinellas area of Clearwater, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Somerset Apartments priced from $1,085. Bayside Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,091. Here are the most affordable Central Pinellas apartments for rent in Clearwater, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Somerset Apartments11BR,1BA$1,085
Bayside CourtTHE REDINGTON2BR,2BA$1,091
Wellington ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,097
Four Lakes at ClearwaterJunior OneStudio,1BA$1,106
Canterbury Villas ApartmentsStandard One Bed1BR,1BA$1,149
Imperial Palms ApartmentsThe Sovereign1BR,1BA$1,159
Lincoln Shores ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,160
Winding Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
Town PlaceCambridge1BR,1BA$1,192

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Pinellas, FL

As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Pinellas area is the $1.56 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Whitney Place Townhomes in the in the High Point neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Central Pinellas apartment is the 3346 Camelot Dr Model at 3346 Camelot Dr, Unit A starting at $1,650 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Ulmerton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Pinellas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Whitney Place Townhomes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.56
3346 Camelot Dr, Unit A3346 Camelot Dr2BR,1BA$1.38
Central Park at East Bay2 Bed - Premium2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Nordica VillageWoodlawn1BR,1BA$1.48
Bayside CourtTHE REDINGTON2BR,2BA$1.13
Bardmoor PointeTwo Bedroom One Bath w/ washer and dryer2BR,1BA$1.42
Park Village ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.53
1664 Drew St, Unit 16641664 Drew St1BR,1BA$1.56
Silver Palms ApartmentsThe Washington1BR,1BA$1.49
Palmetto on WestThe Evergreen2BR,1BA$1.49

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Florida, including Clearwater. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Pinellas Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Pinellas?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Pinellas is under $1,192.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Pinellas?

The cheapest apartment in Central Pinellas is Somerset Apartments which is listed at $1,085, while the average apartment in Central Pinellas costs $12,690.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Pinellas?

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 88 regular apartments in Central Pinellas 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 Central Pinellas?

Cheap apartments in Central Pinellas have an average cost of $172 which is $12,518 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Pinellas.

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