Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central Pinellas Neighborhood of Clearwater, FL from $400 (324 Rentals)

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property at 12033 Gandy Blvd N

$900

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$900

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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12033 Gandy Blvd N, Unit 145

12033 Gandy Blvd N
St. PetersburgFL33702

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property at 3811 39th Ave N

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3811 39th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33714
property at 3555 41st St N

$950

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$950

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$950

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3555 41st St N

St. PetersburgFL33713
property at 5971 39th Ave N

$1,000 - $1,800

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$1,000 - $1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5971 39th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33709
property at 2226 Curtis Dr S

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2226 Curtis Dr S

ClearwaterFL33764

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property at 7801 34th Ave N

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7801 34th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33710
property at 801 Chestnut St

$1,116 - $1,210

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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801 Chestnut St

ClearwaterFL33756

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property at 614 Rosery Rd NW

$1,150

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$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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614 Rosery Rd NW

LargoFL33770

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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 Sandy Lane priced from $955. 7380 63rd St N has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Central Pinellas apartments for rent in Clearwater, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sandy LaneLakeview1BR,1BA$955
7380 63rd St N1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,025
Winding Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Crescent LaneUpstairs1BR,1BA$1,055
600 Wildwood Way-Best Value In Town!1bed, 1bath1BR,1BA$1,095
Somerset Apartments11BR,1BA$1,112
The Indigo ApartmentsStudio 2Studio,1BA$1,116
The Genesis Apartments1X1 - A1 R1BR,1BA$1,133
Arbors At Belleair Apartments1 Bed Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Pinellas, FL

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Pinellas 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 Central Pinellas apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 7550-7750 92nd St starting at $1,700 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Cross Bayou 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.
Lake Starcrest Apartment Homes3H-R3BR,2BA$1.23
7550-7750 92nd St2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.47
FLORAL GARDENS APARTMENTSModel 1A2BR,1BA$1.33
3322 Camelot Dr2/1 - C2BR,1BA$1.45
Pam Terrace2/12BR,1BA$1.31
Belleair PlaceTHE PALM2BR,2BA$1.48
The OceanaireGilmore Classic1BR,1BA$1.49
Park Village ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.44
The Apartments at Oak Creek2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.42
Palmetto on WestThe Evergreen2BR,1BA$1.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Pinellas

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Pinellas?

There are currently 1244 Apartments for Rent in Central Pinellas, FL with pricing that ranges from $625 to $33,314. There are also 949 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Pinellas ranging from $400 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Pinellas?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Pinellas ranges from $400 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,830.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Pinellas?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Pinellas range from $1,200 to $9,232, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,419.

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