Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Clearwater Neighborhood of Clearwater, FL from $500 (16 Rentals)

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Wellington Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Apartments

2900 Drew StClearwater, FL 33759
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Pine Berry Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Berry Senior

1225 S Highland AveClearwater, FL 33756
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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 Bedroom Apartments

Betty Lane Apartments

311 S Betty LnClearwater, FL 33756
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Indigo
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Indigo

801 ChestnutClearwater, FL 33756
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South Clearwater, Clearwater, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Clearwater Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Clearwater area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at The Oasis priced from $899. Indigo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,053. Here are the most affordable South Clearwater apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The OasisStudioStudio,1BA$899
IndigoE2Studio,1BA$1,053
Lexington Club2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,124
Oakbrook Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,255
Bluestone on the BayCabana I1BR,1BA$1,279

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Clearwater, FL

As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Clearwater area is the $1.66 price per square foot Franklin st Model at 1259 Franklin St in the in the Coalition of Clearwater neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value South Clearwater apartment is the 1552 S Myrtle Ave Model at 1552 S Myrtle Ave starting at $1,800 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Largo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Clearwater apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1259 Franklin StFranklin st2BR,1BA$1.66
1552 S Myrtle Ave1552 S Myrtle Ave3BR,1.5BA$2.00
Lexington Club2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Imperial GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.81
The Palms of ClearwaterWestwind1BR,1BA$2.03
Terraces at Clearwater BeachTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.93
Lindru Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
Bluestone on the BayCabana I1BR,1BA$1.83
Grande Bay101 - 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.06
The Genesis Apartments1X1 - A1 R1BR,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Clearwater, Clearwater, FL

Ranked #12

Among neighborhoods in Clearwater, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Clearwater. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the South Clearwater Neighborhood in Clearwater, FL

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Clearwater Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Clearwater?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Clearwater is under $1,399.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Clearwater is The Oasis which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in South Clearwater costs $2,706.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 13 regular apartments in South Clearwater 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 South Clearwater?

Cheap apartments in South Clearwater have an average cost of $284 which is $2,422 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Clearwater.

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