The Palms of Clearwater
1-2 · $1,266-$2,123+
✓ residents frequently praise the convenient location near shopping and services
✕ reviewers report that road-facing units can hear Belcher traffic
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Clearwater rental-market research
Compare Apartments in Clearwater, FL
34 communities researched · Public resident-feedback themes, advertised rents and property details · Updated Sep 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.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Palms of Clearwater | Belcher Road | 1-2 | $1,266-$2,123+ | — |
| Avana Lakeview | Coachman Ridge | 1-2 | $1,661-$1,712+ | — |
| 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 |
| 1100 Apex | Downtown Clearwater | 1-3 | $1,705-$2,695+ | 2019 |
| The Indigo Apartments | Downtown Clearwater | Studio-1 | $1,095-$1,391+ | — |
| The Nolen Luxury Apartments | Downtown Clearwater (Cleveland Street District) | 1-2 BR | ~$1,595-$2,745 per public listings | 2017 |
| The Eden at Clearwater | Drew Park / East Clearwater | 1-3 | $1,325-$1,775+ | — |
| The Sands at Clearwater | Druid Road / South Clearwater | 1-3 | $1,800-$2,979+ | 2014 |
| 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 Genesis Apartments | Fairwood / East Clearwater | 1-3 | $1,184-$1,731+ | — |
| Linz Bayview | Gulf-to-Bay / Bayview | Studio-2 | $2,130-$3,470+ | — |
| Lennox Court Apartments | Kings Highway | 1-2 | $1,089-$1,495+ | — |
| The Monarch | Lake Bellevue / South Clearwater | 1-2 | $1,195-$1,500+ | — |
| The Breyley Apartments | North Clearwater (Sunset Point Rd) | 1-3 BR | ~$1,274-$2,075 per public listings | 1972 |
| Peninsula at Northwood | Northwood | 1-2 | $1,534-$2,030+ | — |
| Imperial Gardens | Nursery Road | 1-2 | $1,330-$1,660+ | — |
| Oakbrook Village Apartments | Nursery Road | Studio-2 | $1,255-$1,565+ | — |
| Promenade at Belleair | Nursery Road / Belleair | 1-2 | $1,210-$1,361+ | — |
| Avana City Park | Old Coachman / BayCare Ballpark | Studio-3 | $1,484-$2,710+ | — |
| The Grand Reserve at Park Isle | Park Place / Clearwater Mall | 1-3 | $1,695-$2,475+ | — |
| Pearl Cove Apartments | Rogers Street / South Clearwater | 1-3 | $1,399-$2,199+ | — |
| 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 |
| The Amalfi Clearwater | South Clearwater / Belleair | 2-3 | $2,038-$2,610+ | 2013 |
| Camden Clearwater | South Clearwater / Old Tampa Bay | 1-3 | $2,159-$2,829+ | 2020 |
| 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 | — |
| Sunset Cove | Sunset Point | 1-2 | $1,280-$1,410+ | — |
| The Oasis | Tuskawilla / Downtown East | Studio-2 | $1,025-$1,375+ | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
Belcher Road
Coachman Ridge
Countryside (N McMullen Booth Rd)
Countryside (US-19 N corridor)
The Palms at Countryside
Studio-3 BR · From ~$1,199 per public listings
✓ One of the more affordable large communities in the Countryside area
✕ Pest problems, especially roaches, are the most repeated complaint
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Windsor Clearwater
1-3 BR · ~$1,798-$4,028 per public listings
✓ One of Clearwater's newest large communities, built in 2022 with 396 units
✕ Reviewers report evening parking near their buildings can be hard to find
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Countryside (Village on the Green)
Downtown Clearwater
1100 Apex
1-3 · $1,705-$2,695+
✓ residents frequently praise the downtown views and proximity to Cleveland Street and Coachman Park
✕ reviewers report that elevator reliability and high-rise wait times can be frustrating
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The Indigo Apartments
Studio-1 · $1,095-$1,391+
✓ residents often value the downtown location and comparatively attainable studio pricing
✕ reviewers report that compact studios offer limited storage and living space
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Downtown Clearwater (Cleveland Street District)
Drew Park / East Clearwater
Druid Road / South Clearwater
East Clearwater (Gulf-to-Bay Blvd on Old Tampa Bay)
East Clearwater (SR 590 near US-19 and Gulf-to-Bay)
Fairwood / East Clearwater
Gulf-to-Bay / Bayview
Kings Highway
Lake Bellevue / South Clearwater
North Clearwater (Sunset Point Rd)
Northwood
Nursery Road
Imperial Gardens
1-2 · $1,330-$1,660+
✓ residents frequently mention the quiet, mature landscaped setting
✕ reviewers report that older buildings can have plumbing or air-conditioning issues
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Oakbrook Village Apartments
Studio-2 · $1,255-$1,565+
✓ residents often cite the practical location and range of smaller floor plans
✕ reviewers report that older units may have dated kitchens or building systems
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Nursery Road / Belleair
Old Coachman / BayCare Ballpark
Park Place / Clearwater Mall
Rogers Street / South Clearwater
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 Clearwater / Belleair
South Clearwater / Old Tampa Bay
South of Downtown (S Missouri Ave, near Morton Plant Hospital)
Southeast Clearwater (62nd St N, near US-19 and Ulmerton corridor)
Sunset Point
Tuskawilla / Downtown East
Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Many Florida leases require it, and standard policies generally do not cover flood damage — that may require separate coverage, 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. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is 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.
How this apartment research is made
How we build these pages: we examine publicly available resident feedback from sources such as Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp and Reddit, then summarize recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text or display third-party star ratings. Paid partner modules are labeled and do not alter the editorial summary. Trade-offs reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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