
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clearwater Neighborhood of Clearwater, FL from $700 (7 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Clearwater area of Clearwater.

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Clearwater?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Clearwater Studio Apartments | $1,270 | $1,056 | $2,267 |
Downtown Clearwater 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $1,139 | $2,595 |
Downtown Clearwater 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,126 | $1,209 | $3,307 |
Downtown Clearwater 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,526 | $1,559 | $4,097 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Clearwater Neighborhood of Clearwater, FL.
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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 Indigo priced from $1,056. Lake Starcrest Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,309. Here are the most affordable Downtown Clearwater apartments for rent in Clearwater, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Indigo | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,056 |
Lake Starcrest Apartment Homes | 2C-R | 2BR,1BA | $1,309 |
1259 Franklin St | Franklin St | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clearwater, FL
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Clearwater area is the $1.51 price per square foot The Park (C1) Model at Serenity Lane in the in the Coalition of Clearwater neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Downtown Clearwater apartment is the Franklin st Model at 1259 Franklin St starting at $1,495 with a $1.66 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Serenity Lane | The Park (C1) | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
1259 Franklin St | Franklin st | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Lake Starcrest Apartment Homes | 2C-R | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Madison at Largo | Ansley | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Solano Belleair | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
1100 APEX | 2-B | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
Terraces at Clearwater Beach | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
The Breyley Apartments | Cheswick | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Mainstreet Apartments | The Lane | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Indigo | E2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Clearwater Neighborhood in Clearwater, FL
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Clearwater?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Clearwater is 1259 Franklin St which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Downtown Clearwater costs $2,650.
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 1 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Clearwater?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Clearwater have an average cost of $335 which is $2,315 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Clearwater.
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