Clearwater Beach, FL
Tampa Bay's top beach - high-volume Gulf Coast STR
Clearwater Beach has been named the #1 beach in the US by TripAdvisor multiple times and consistently ranks among the highest-occupancy Gulf Coast STR markets. Proximity to Tampa (30 min) and St. Petersburg creates a massive drive-to feeder market, while Pier 60 sunsets and Caladesi Island State Park anchor the tourism draw.
Across 97 active STR-viable listings analyzed this month, Clearwater Beach shows a 0.6% median cap rate at a $1.1M median list price, 29% occupancy, and $264/night. That ranks #56 of 57 markets in STRROI's live ranking. At typical prices, cash flow is tight: most listings only pencil out with a large down payment, a below-list purchase, or above-market nightly rates.
Clearwater Beach real estate market right now
As of October 15, 2026, STRROI is tracking 97 homes for sale in Clearwater Beach that could run as short-term rentals, at a median list price of $1,150,000. The middle half are priced between $619K and $2.5M. That works out to a median of $604 per square foot for a typical 2,062 square foot home. Homes here have been on the market 143 days on average, longer than the 101 days typical across the 56 markets in STRROI's ranking, which usually leaves more room to negotiate on price. 27 of them were listed in the last 30 days.
These numbers cover the homes for sale STRROI analyzes as potential short-term rentals in Clearwater Beach, mainly ZIP 33767. They are not every home sale in the area, so they can differ from MLS-wide figures. Month-by-month price history starts Oct 2026 and fills in as the market is re-checked each month.
What's for sale in Clearwater Beach right now
Of the 97 homes for sale we analyzed in Clearwater Beach, none project positive monthly cash flow with 20% down at a 7.5% rate, and none rate Buy or better on STRROI's 1-10 scale. 3-bedroom homes are the most common (44 for sale, median $1.1M). Returns are strongest in 1-bedroom homes at a 0.7% median cap rate, and weakest in 4-bedroom homes at 0.4%. By property type, townhouses lead at a 0.8% median cap rate across 14 listings.
- Avoid: 97
| Beds | For sale | Median price | Cap rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | $320K | 0.7% |
| 2 | 21 | $515K | 0.6% |
| 3 | 44 | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| 4 | 19 | $2.6M | 0.4% |
| 5+ | 10 | $3.6M | 0.6% |
| Type | For sale | Median price | Cap rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 41 | $2.0M | 0.5% |
| Condos | 40 | $627K | 0.5% |
| Townhouses | 14 | $824K | 0.8% |
Top-ranked homes for sale in Clearwater Beach this month
Scored 1-10 against real Airbnb comps. Addresses, photos and the full underwriting are in the app.
- #1Avoid · 2/101 bd · 1 ba multi-family propertyZIP 33767 · listed at $320K
- Cap rate
- 2.4%
- Cash flow
- -$1,147/mo
- Nightly
- $93 at 29%
- #2Avoid · 1/103 bd · 2 ba condoZIP 33767 · listed at $365K
- Cap rate
- 1.5%
- Cash flow
- -$1,573/mo
- Nightly
- $163 at 29%
- #3Avoid · 1/102 bd · 2 ba condoZIP 33767 · listed at $210K
- Cap rate
- 1.4%
- Cash flow
- -$933/mo
- Nightly
- $114 at 29%
How Clearwater Beach compares
Clearwater Beach ranks #21 of 21 Southeast markets in STRROI's live ranking; St. Augustine leads the region with a median cap rate of 5.7%. Its 0.6% cap rate is 2.3 points below the 2.9% median across all 57 ranked markets, and its $1.1M typical list price is pricier than the Southeast median of $633K.
| Rank | Market | Cap rate | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| #43 | Anna Maria Island, FL | 2.2% | $3.5M |
| #46 | Hilton Head Island, SC | 2.2% | $950K |
| #47 | Sarasota, FL | 2.1% | $1.2M |
| #49 | Miami Beach, FL | 1.8% | $2.4M |
| #50 | Charleston, SC | 1.8% | $2.5M |
| #53 | 30A / Santa Rosa Beach, FL | 1.5% | $633K |
| #56 | Clearwater Beach, FL | 0.6% | $1.1M |
Rank is national, by median cap rate across active STR-viable listings. Cash flow uses STRROI's default financing assumptions. See the full ranking
Estimated Annual Performance
* Estimates based on market averages. Individual property performance varies. Always run a full underwriting analysis.
Why Investors Choose Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach STR investing, answered
Is Clearwater Beach, FL a good short-term rental market?
Clearwater Beach is a Southeast STR market with a 0.6% median cap rate, 29% annual occupancy, and $264/night across STR-viable listings, based on 97 active listings. It ranks #56 of 57 markets by median cap rate in STRROI's live ranking. This month none of its 97 homes for sale rate Buy or better.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Clearwater Beach?
STR-viable properties in Clearwater Beach average about 29% occupancy across the year. Peak season is Dec - Apr, spring break, summer. Occupancy here reflects availability-adjusted booking performance, not raw calendar occupancy, so it represents what a full-time operated rental can realistically achieve.
How much do short-term rentals earn in Clearwater Beach?
At $264/night and 29% occupancy, a typical Clearwater Beach STR grosses roughly $27,944 per year before expenses, leaving an estimated $16,766 in net operating income. Across analyzed listings the median cap rate is 0.6%. Individual results depend on property, amenities, and management.
What types of properties work best for STR in Clearwater Beach?
Among homes for sale right now, 1-bedroom homes post the strongest median cap rate by size (0.7%), and townhouses lead by property type (0.8%). With guests, the best-performing STR types here are Condo, Beach House, Gulf-front Unit. Matching the local guest profile and the amenities that drive bookings matters more than raw square footage.
How many homes for sale in Clearwater Beach cash flow as an Airbnb?
0 of 97 STR-viable listings (0%) project positive monthly cash flow after the mortgage, assuming 20% down at a 7.5% rate on a 30-year loan. The top-ranked listing this month is a 1-bedroom multi-family property in ZIP 33767 listed at $320K, projecting a 2.4% cap rate and -$1,147 a month.
What is the median home price in Clearwater Beach, FL right now?
The median list price of the 97 homes for sale STRROI tracks in Clearwater Beach is $1,150,000, and the middle half are priced between $619K and $2.5M. The median price per square foot is $604. These are homes that could run as short-term rentals, mainly ZIP 33767, not every sale in the area. Against a 0.6% median cap rate, that price level sets the return baseline you'd underwrite against.
How long do homes stay on the market in Clearwater Beach?
Homes for sale in Clearwater Beach have been listed 143 days on average, longer than the 101 days typical across the 56 markets in STRROI's ranking, which usually leaves more room to negotiate on price. 27 of them were listed in the last 30 days.
Market averages, not guarantees. Cap rates, occupancy, and nightly rates are market-wide averages based on active STR listings and historical data. Individual property performance depends on location, amenities, management, and listing quality. Always run a full underwriting analysis before purchasing.Stats sourced from 97 active listings · last updated Oct 15, 2026
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