ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33759

Part of Clearwater, FL

Pop. 17,557·Pinellas County·369th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$1,996/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

+$64

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ZIP 33759 · $1,996

More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,880

1 BR

$2,000

2 BR

$2,330

3 BR

$2,980

4 BR+

$3,630

Research median

$2,330/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 33759 is 3.1% below its high of $2,059 in December 2024, at $1,996 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33759 changed +2.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($67,492) is $1,687 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,880).

Rank in Clearwater

7th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Clearwater.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33765, 3 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,742/mo), about $3,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33759. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,952/yr

At $1,996/mo median

Location

CityClearwater

StateFL

CountyPinellas County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33759 (Clearwater, FL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, 36% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

17,557

Median income

$67,492

Median age

46.5

Renters

49.1%

Age distribution

17.9%

18.9%

23.8%

15.8%

23.5%

Under 1817.9%

18–3418.9%

35–5423.8%

55–6415.8%

65+23.5%

Gender

48%

52%

Male48%

Female52%

Race & ethnicity

70.2%

17.8%

White70.2%

Black5.5%

Hispanic17.8%

Asian3.1%

Other3.4%

Education (25+)

29.2%

26%

36%

No HS diploma8.7%

HS diploma29.2%

Some college26%

Bachelor's+36%

Housing tenure

50.9%

49.1%

Owner50.9%

Renter49.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 33759 in Clearwater, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,956 → $1,996

up 2.0%

Income

$57,259 → $67,492

up 17.9%

Population

17,370 → 17,557

up 1.1%

Renter share

46.4% → 49.1%

+2.7 pts

Bachelor's+

35.4% → 36%

+0.6 pts

Median age

45.6 → 46.5

+0.9 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 33759 in Clearwater, FL stood at $1,956 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,996, reflecting a 2.0% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $67,492 today, compared with $57,259 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 17,370 residents to roughly 17,557. Renters now make up 49.1% of households, compared with 46.4% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33759 covers Clearwater, FL. The median rent here is $1,996/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,330/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($67,492/yr), ZIP 33759 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33759?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,996/mo in ZIP 33759. The local median household income is $67,492/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33759?

Rent in ZIP 33759 has risen 2.7% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 3.1% below its high of $2,059 in December 2024.

How does ZIP 33759 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33759 is in the middle among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #369 of 656 at $1,996/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33759 changed +2.7%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.