Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clearwater Neighborhood of Clearwater, FL from $700 (26 Rentals)

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1235 Grove St
$1,200 - $1,300
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 7

1235 Grove St

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 1463 Drew St

$1,095

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1463 Drew St

ClearwaterFL33755

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property at 200 N Betty Ln

$1,200 - $1,295

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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200 N Betty Ln

ClearwaterFL33755
property at 1235 Grove St

$1,200 - $1,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

1235 Grove St

ClearwaterFL33755
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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

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 priced from $1,095. 1279 Santa Rosa St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Downtown Clearwater apartments for rent in Clearwater, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The IndigoStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,095
1279 Santa Rosa St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,295
514 S Betty Ln1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,400
Avanda Oaks1BR1BR,1BA$1,400
The Nolen Luxury ApartmentsHipster1BR,1BA$1,595
1100 ApexA1D1BR,1BA$1,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clearwater, FL

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Clearwater area is the $3.13 price per square foot Innovator Model at The Nolen Luxury Apartments in the in the Island Estate neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Downtown Clearwater apartment is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 514 S Betty Ln starting at $1,400 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Coalition of Clearwater 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.
The Nolen Luxury ApartmentsInnovator1BR,1BA$3.13
514 S Betty Ln1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.75
1100 ApexA1D1BR,1BA$2.44
1325 Drew St, Unit upstairs1325 Drew St1BR,1BA$2.23
The IndigoStudio 1Studio ,1BA$3.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Clearwater Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Clearwater?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Clearwater is at The Indigo listed at $1,095.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Clearwater Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Clearwater Apartment is $1,173 at The Indigo.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Clearwater Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Clearwater is starting from $1,800 at Avanda Oaks.

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