Clearwater, FL Rent History

140 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,975
1-year change
+0.7%
$14/mo
5-year change
+15.8%
$270/mo
10-year change
+80.2%
$879/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Clearwater

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,025/mo—0.0%
2016$1,087/mo+6.0%+6.0%
2017$1,144/mo+5.2%+11.6%
2018$1,205/mo+5.3%+17.6%
2019$1,262/mo+4.7%+23.1%
2020$1,319/mo+4.5%+28.7%
2021$1,486/mo+12.7%+45.0%
2022$1,834/mo+23.4%+78.9%
2023$1,938/mo+5.7%+89.1%
2024$1,943/mo+0.3%+89.6%
2025$1,999/mo+2.9%+95.0%
2026$1,930/mo-3.5%+88.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Clearwater changed since 2015?

Median rent in Clearwater, FL was $1,007 in 2015-01 and is $1,975 as of 2026-09 — a change of $968 per month over 11 years.

How much has Clearwater rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Clearwater, FL has changed +15.8% ($270 per month). The current median is $1,975.

What has rent in Clearwater done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Clearwater, FL has changed +80.2% ($879 per month). It is now $1,975.

Is rent in Clearwater going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Clearwater, FL has increased +0.7% ($14/mo). Current median: $1,975.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.