Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Clearwater Neighborhood of Clearwater, FL from $600 (120 Rentals)

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property at 606 S Betty Ln

$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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606 S Betty Ln

ClearwaterFL33756

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Avana City Park
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$1,397 - $8,302
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$1,397 - $8,302

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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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property at 1233 Grove St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

1233 Grove St

ClearwaterFL33755
property at 2501 Harn Blvd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2501 Harn Blvd, Unit G9

2501 Harn Blvd
ClearwaterFL33764

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property at 300 S Nimbus Ave

$1,425 - $1,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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300 S Nimbus Ave

ClearwaterFL33765
property at 1216 S Missouri Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 15

1216 S Missouri Ave, Unit 312

1216 S Missouri Ave
ClearwaterFL33756
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The Sands at Clearwater
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$1,535 - $4,917
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$1,535 - $4,917

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The Sands at Clearwater

2168 Druid RdClearwater, FL 33764
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property at 401 S Mars Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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401 S Mars Ave

ClearwaterFL33755

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property at 1345 Drew St

$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1345 Drew St, Unit 16

1345 Drew St
ClearwaterFL33755
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Vue at Belleair
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$1,676 - $2,535
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$1,676 - $2,535

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Vue at Belleair

1551 Flournoy Cir WClearwater, FL 33764
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property at 617 Spencer Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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617 Spencer Ave

ClearwaterFL33756

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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 2 Beds unit found at Palmetto on West priced from $1,195. Oakbrook Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable South Clearwater apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palmetto on WestThe Evergreen2BR,1BA$1,195
Oakbrook Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Grande Bay101 - 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,219
Lindru Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,269
Imperial GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,290
1279 Santa Rosa St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,295
The IndigoStudio 3Studio,1BA$1,297
The Genesis Apartments2X1 - B1 R2BR,1BA$1,299
Promenade At Belleair ApartmentsThe Gardenia1BR,1BA$1,319
The Palms of ClearwaterMariner1BR,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Clearwater, FL

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Clearwater area is the $1.64 price per square foot The Mainstreet Model at Mainstreet Apartments in the in the Downtown Largo neighborhood starting from $2,470. The second greatest value South Clearwater apartment is the 2X1 - B1 R Model at The Genesis Apartments starting at $1,299 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Coalition of Clearwater 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.
Mainstreet ApartmentsThe Mainstreet3BR,2BA$1.64
The Genesis Apartments2X1 - B1 R2BR,1BA$1.57
Arbors At Belleair1 Bed Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.69
Palmetto on WestThe Evergreen2BR,1BA$1.49
Lexington Club2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.79
Imperial GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Royal Breeze Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Lindru Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.76
Promenade At Belleair ApartmentsThe Gardenia1BR,1BA$1.88
Grande Bay101 - 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.77

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South Clearwater, Clearwater, FL

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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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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!

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 $1,345.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Clearwater is Grande Bay which is listed at $1,219, while the average apartment in South Clearwater costs $2,818.

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 28 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 $315 which is $2,503 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Clearwater.

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