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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Clearwater

Clearwater, FL has 23 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 2,022 income-restricted units across the city. With a median market rent of $1,658 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), these properties provide meaningful cost relief for income-qualified renters. Of the 13 properties with inspection scores on file, 10 earned excellent ratings.

23
Properties
2,022
Total units
92/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,658/mo

Affordability in Clearwater, FL

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Clearwater is $1,658 and the median household income is $66,381 annually, with 41% of residents renting their homes. For households that qualify, the 13 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Clearwater -- totaling 522 units -- can offer a meaningful alternative to market-rate rents.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
243 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Clearwater Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 243 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how agencies classify and report offenses.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 84 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Clearwater

The assisted properties in Clearwater score well for walkability and biking, with moderate public transit availability, according to Walk Score.

  • Walk Score: 84 -- Very Walkable
  • Transit Score: 31 -- Some Transit
  • Bike Score: 71

These scores reflect the area around the assisted properties in this city, not Clearwater as a whole.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
30 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 30 public schools serve Clearwater across 1 district, including 15 elementary, 3 middle, and 12 high schools. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$66,381 median income

Cost of Renting in Clearwater, FL

The median household income in Clearwater is $66,381 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The citywide median rent is $1,658 per month, according to the same source, which can stretch budgets for many renters.

The 13 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Clearwater offer 522 units where rents are restricted based on income limits, providing an important alternative to market-rate housing.

  • Citywide median rent: $1,658/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median household income: $66,381/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of renter households: 41% (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Income-restricted units available: 522 across 13 properties
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 13 HUD-assisted properties in Clearwater have flood zone data on file. Of those, 2 are mapped in high-risk flood zones -- a real consideration in this coastal Gulf Coast city. Renters at those properties should ask management about flood insurance requirements and building-level flood history before signing a lease.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 92/100(13 of 23 scored)
90+ (10)70–89 (3)No score (10)

23 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Clearwater, FL

Clearwater is a Gulf Coast city where roughly 41 percent of households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data, and where the median market rent reaches $1,658 per month -- making income-restricted housing a meaningful resource for many residents.

Lease Lantern tracks 13 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Clearwater, covering 522 units across the city. All 13 properties have been scored, and 10 of the 13 earned an Excellent rating -- a strong overall picture for renters researching their options here.

Two of the 13 properties fall within high-risk flood zones, a detail worth weighing given Clearwater's coastal location. Renters can review flood risk on individual property pages.

Getting around without a car is relatively practical in much of Clearwater. According to Walk Score, the city rates 84 (Very Walkable) and 71 for bikeability, though transit scores lower at 31 (Some Transit) -- so access to bus routes may vary depending on where a property is located.

The violent crime rate in Clearwater was 267 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer (Clearwater Police Department).

Eligibility & how to apply

Florida income limits (2026)Florida public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Florida

Helpful guides

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