Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clearwater Neighborhood of Clearwater, FL from $700 (30 Rentals)

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1235 Grove St, Unit B
$1,200
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

1235 Grove St, Unit B

1235 Grove StClearwater, FL 33755
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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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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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1329 Drew St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1329 Drew St

1329 Drew StClearwater, FL 33755
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1259 Franklin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1259 Franklin St

1259 Franklin StClearwater, FL 33756
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514 S Betty Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

514 S Betty Ln

514 S Betty LnClearwater, FL 33756
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Clearwater Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clearwater Gardens

1260 Cleveland StClearwater, FL 33755
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1429 Laura St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1429 Laura St

1429 Laura StClearwater, FL 33755

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Downtown Clearwater, Clearwater, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Clearwater Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Clearwater area of Clearwater, FL is a Studio unit found at The Indigo Apartments priced from $1,116. 1279 Santa Rosa St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Downtown Clearwater apartments for rent in Clearwater, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Indigo ApartmentsStudio 2Studio,1BA$1,116
1279 Santa Rosa St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Avanda Oaks-One Month Free!1BR1BR,1BA$1,295
124 North Jefferson Avenue124 North Jefferson Avenue - 21BR,1BA$1,395
1329 Drew St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,395
514 S Betty Ln1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,400
The Nolen Luxury ApartmentsHipster1BR,1BA$1,595
1100 ApexA1D1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clearwater, FL

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Clearwater area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1329 Drew St in the in the Coalition of Clearwater neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Downtown Clearwater apartment is the Innovator Model at The Nolen Luxury Apartments starting at $2,595 with a $3.13 price per square foot in the Island Estate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Clearwater apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1329 Drew St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.64
The Nolen Luxury ApartmentsInnovator1BR,1BA$3.13
514 S Betty Ln1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.75
1100 ApexA1E1BR,1BA$2.31
124 North Jefferson Avenue124 North Jefferson Avenue - 21BR,1BA$1.86
1325 Drew St, Unit upstairs1325 Drew St1BR,1BA$2.00
Avanda Oaks-One Month Free!2 BR2BR,1BA$2.83
The Indigo ApartmentsStudio 1Studio ,1BA$3.32

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Downtown Clearwater, Clearwater, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Clearwater Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Clearwater?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Clearwater is under $1,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Clearwater?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Clearwater is 1279 Santa Rosa St which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Downtown Clearwater costs $2,685.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 14 regular apartments in Downtown Clearwater that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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