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Bartow, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bartow, FL

Pricing Updated: 10/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bartow, FL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bartow Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Southwest Polk$3,295$600794

Cheapest Available Bartow Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bartow, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at Summerlin Oaks Apartments in the Park View neighborhood priced from $492. LeMans Apartments of Lakeland in the Mulberry Gardens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bartow apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summerlin Oaks Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$492
LeMans Apartments of LakelandStudioStudio,1BA$900
Central Haven ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bartow, FL

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bartow area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Lakeland Grand in the in the Club Colony neighborhood starting from $1,793. The second greatest value Bartow apartment is the 2x2 Model at Retreat at Stuart Crossing starting at $1,850 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Park View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bartow apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakeland Grand2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Retreat at Stuart Crossing2x22BR,2BA$1.14
The Lodge at Woodlake3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.19
Century ArivaAtlanta3BR,2BA$1.35
The Villages at Laurel Meadows2 bed / 2.5 bath th 1,274 sqft at VLM Mid-Upgrade2BR,2.5BA$1.28
Briarcrest at Winter HavenThe Hamilton II2BR,2BA$0.99
Summerlin Oaks Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.42
Fountain Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.40
Waters Edge ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.51
Central Haven Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bartow, FL

Ranked #463

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Bartow, FL

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bartow Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bartow?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bartow is at LeMans Apartments of Lakeland listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bartow Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bartow Apartment is $985 at LeMans Apartments of Lakeland.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bartow Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bartow is starting from $1,220 at Briarcrest at Winter Haven.

What is the most affordable Bartow Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bartow Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summerlin Oaks Apartments and starts from $492.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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