Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Polk Neighborhood of Bartow, FL from $300 (442 Rentals)

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property at 1715 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

$1,080

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1715 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
BartowFL33830
property at 490 E Stanford St

$1,355

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$1,355

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$1,355

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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490 E Stanford St, Unit #C

490 E Stanford St
BartowFL33830
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Bear Creek Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bear Creek Apartments

1295 N US Highway 17Bartow, FL 33830
  • Utilities Included

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Phoenix Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Phoenix Apartments

260 W Van Fleet DrBartow, FL 33830
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property at 780 E North St

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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780 E North St

BartowFL33830

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property at 631 Bay Leaf Dr

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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631 Bay Leaf Dr

PoincianaFL34759

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Southwest Polk, Bartow, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Polk Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Polk area of Bartow, FL is a Studio unit found at Grand at Grenelefe priced from $700. The Landings Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Southwest Polk apartments for rent in Bartow, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand at GrenelefeStudioStudio,1BA$700
The Landings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom - LANDINGS1BR,1BA$899
Lakeview LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Lakeview TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
663 Avenue J Nw1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$950
Quails BluffQuails Bluff A1BR,1BA$965
Crystal Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$984
LeMans Apartments of Lakeland1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Polk, FL

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Polk area is the $1.03 price per square foot 4 BR Model at The Preserve at Poinciana - Homes for Rent in the in the Lake Toho neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Southwest Polk apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Lakeland Grand starting at $2,258 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Club Colony neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Polk apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Preserve at Poinciana - Homes for Rent4 BR4BR,2BA$1.03
Lakeland Grand3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.22
Bridgewater Grand2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.99
690 Avenue C SE, Unit 690690 Avenue C SE3BR,2BA$1.13
415 High View Ln, Unit 415415 High View Ln2BR,1.5BA$1.24
The Villages at Laurel Meadows2 bed / 2.5 bath - Townhouse Mid-Upgrade2BR,2.5BA$1.28
Twin Lakes Estates IIThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.15
Summerlin Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.06
Villas at Lake Smart Apartments2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Briarcrest at Winter HavenAriana II1BR,1BA$1.23

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Southwest Polk, Bartow, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Polk Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Polk?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Polk is at Grand at Grenelefe listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Polk Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Polk Apartment is $899 at The Landings Apartment Homes.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Polk is starting from $993 at Villas at Lake Smart Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southwest Polk Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Polk Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villas at Lake Smart Apartments and starts from $1,144.

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