Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Pinellas Neighborhood of Clearwater, FL from $312 (271 Rentals)

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Avana City Park
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$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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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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Avana Coachman
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$1,385 - $3,852

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Avana Coachman

2481 NE Coachman RdClearwater, FL 33765
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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 Studio unit found at The Oasis priced from $855. 111 SW Madison Cir N, St Petersburg, FL 33703 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Central Pinellas apartments for rent in Clearwater, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The OasisStudio BStudio,1BA$855
111 SW Madison Cir N, St Petersburg, FL 33703Studio/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
7380 63rd St N1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,025
Winding Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
EVERGREEN#1191BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Crescent LaneUpstairs1BR,1BA$1,055
Buena VistaOx1U (Buena Vista II)1BR,1BA$1,132
Somerset Apartments11BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Pinellas, FL

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Pinellas area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Clear Harbor Apartments in the in the Cross Bayou neighborhood starting from $1,692. The second greatest value Central Pinellas apartment is the Model 1A Model at FLORAL GARDENS APARTMENTS starting at $1,400 with a $1.33 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.
Clear Harbor Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.36
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
Pam Terrace2/12BR,1BA$1.31
The OceanaireGilmore Classic1BR,1BA$1.45
Park Village ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.44
The Apartments at Oak Creek2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.42
Palmetto on WestThe Evergreen2BR,1BA$1.49
8170 50th Ave N, Unit A8170 50th Ave N1BR,1BA$1.50

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,145.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Pinellas is 7380 63rd St N which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Central Pinellas costs $1,854.

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 44 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 $174 which is $1,680 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Pinellas.

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