Clearwater Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
13 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Clearwater's rental market stretches from a walkable, redeveloping downtown along Cleveland Street to big garden-style and new luxury communities lining the US-19 corridor and the Countryside district near the mall. Renters here trade a short drive to Gulf beaches against highway noise and traffic, with options ranging from 1970s value complexes to post-2020 resort-style builds.
Per public listings in mid-2026, one-bedrooms in older US-19 and Gulf-to-Bay complexes generally advertise around $1,200-$1,600, while 2017-and-newer communities downtown and in Countryside typically list one-bedrooms around $1,600-$2,100. Two-bedrooms commonly run roughly $1,450-$2,600 depending on age and amenities, with new luxury builds pushing higher.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estates at Countryside | Countryside (N McMullen Booth Rd) | 1-3 BR | From ~$1,188 per public listings | — |
| The Palms at Countryside | Countryside (US-19 N corridor) | Studio-3 BR | From ~$1,199 per public listings | — |
| Windsor Clearwater | Countryside (US-19 N corridor) | 1-3 BR | ~$1,798-$4,028 per public listings | 2022 |
| The Alexander at Countryside | Countryside (Village on the Green) | 1-3 BR | ~$1,660-$2,550 per public listings | 2018 |
| The Nolen Luxury Apartments | Downtown Clearwater (Cleveland Street District) | 1-2 BR | ~$1,595-$2,745 per public listings | 2017 |
| Grande Bay | East Clearwater (Gulf-to-Bay Blvd on Old Tampa Bay) | 1-2 BR | ~$1,279-$1,814+ per official floor plans | — |
| The District at Clearwater | East Clearwater (SR 590 near US-19 and Gulf-to-Bay) | 1-3 BR | ~$1,345-$2,445 per public listings | 1991 |
| The Breyley Apartments | North Clearwater (Sunset Point Rd) | 1-3 BR | ~$1,274-$2,075 per public listings | 1972 |
| Arabelle Clearwater | South Clearwater (Morningside/Meadows, off US-19) | 1-3 BR | ~$1,865-$3,000 per public listings | 2021 |
| Bayside Arbors of Clearwater | South Clearwater (Seville, off US-19 near Old Tampa Bay) | 1-3 BR apartments and townhomes | ~$1,695-$3,170 per public listings | 1994 |
| Vue at Belleair | South Clearwater (near Belleair, off US-19) | 1-3 BR | Roughly $1,600-$2,800 per public listings | 2018 |
| Mainstreet Apartments | South of Downtown (S Missouri Ave, near Morton Plant Hospital) | 1-3 BR | From ~$1,534 per public listings | 2000 |
| The Apartments at Oak Creek | Southeast Clearwater (62nd St N, near US-19 and Ulmerton corridor) | 1-2 BR | From ~$1,460 per public listings | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
Countryside (N McMullen Booth Rd)
Countryside (US-19 N corridor)
Countryside (Village on the Green)
Downtown Clearwater (Cleveland Street District)
East Clearwater (Gulf-to-Bay Blvd on Old Tampa Bay)
East Clearwater (SR 590 near US-19 and Gulf-to-Bay)
North Clearwater (Sunset Point Rd)
South Clearwater (Morningside/Meadows, off US-19)
South Clearwater (Seville, off US-19 near Old Tampa Bay)
South Clearwater (near Belleair, off US-19)
South of Downtown (S Missouri Ave, near Morton Plant Hospital)
Southeast Clearwater (62nd St N, near US-19 and Ulmerton corridor)
Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Most Florida leases require it, and standard policies do NOT cover flood damage — that needs a separate flood policy, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. The most common complaint in Florida apartment reviews isn't noise — it's fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
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