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

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Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Clearwater area of Clearwater.

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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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
IndigoE2Studio,1BA$1,056
Lake Starcrest Apartment Homes2C-R2BR,1BA$1,309
1259 Franklin StFranklin St1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Serenity LaneThe Park (C1)3BR,2BA$1.51
1259 Franklin StFranklin st2BR,1BA$1.66
Lake Starcrest Apartment Homes2C-R2BR,1BA$1.45
Madison at LargoAnsley1BR,1BA$1.79
Solano BelleairA11BR,1BA$2.67
1100 APEX2-B1BR,1BA$2.69
Terraces at Clearwater BeachTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.07
The Breyley ApartmentsCheswick1BR,1BA$2.14
Mainstreet ApartmentsThe Lane1BR,1BA$2.45
IndigoE2Studio ,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

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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