
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Polk Neighborhood of Bartow, FL from $300 (107 Rentals)
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4570 Transport Rd

550 Battle Ave

306 Lake Millsite Rd

Summerlin Oaks Apartments

3755 N Scenic Hwy

3618 N Scenic Hwy

7383 Waverly Rd

2529 Tanglewood St

2223 Jungle St
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918 S Verona Ave

6025 New Tampa Hwy

2430 Tanglewood St

3043 Mineola Dr, Unit mineola

Carlton Arms of South Lakeland

Carlton Arms of Winter Haven

Carlton Arms of North Lakeland

1002 Avenue E

Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes

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Grand at Grenelefe

841-845 Texas Ave

1209 Unitah Ave, Unit 1

390 W Haines Blvd

2837 Vermont Ave

105 E State St

1045 E Lake Parker Dr

Quails Bluff

Oakcrest Apartments

351 Ave N NE
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Crystal Court Apartments

LeMans Apartments of Lakeland

Haven at Lake Deer

Sutton Place

2205 12th St NW

Villas at Lake Smart Apartments

214 N Chestnut Rd

24 2nd St SW, Unit B

Lakeview Tower-62+ Community

3706 N Scenic Hwy
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417-419 Ave B NE

Central Haven Apartments

711 Nashville Rd

Addison Grove

121-123 W 6th St

Briarcrest at Winter Haven

525 N Morgan Ave

Georgetown Square Apartments

Bonny Apartments

22 2nd St SW, Unit 22 A SW 2nd street
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Southwest Polk, Bartow, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Polk?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Polk Studio Apartments | $1,205 | $675 | $2,758 |
| Southwest Polk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $750 | $2,405 |
| Southwest Polk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $900 | $2,782 |
| Southwest Polk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,957 | $1,100 | $3,319 |
| Southwest Polk 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $1,395 | $2,341 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 107 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Polk Neighborhood of Bartow, FL.
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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 436 E Park Ave priced from $795. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 436 E Park Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| The Landings Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom - BRANDYWYNE | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Grand at Grenelefe | studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Crystal Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $984 |
| LeMans Apartments of Lakeland | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| Haven at Lake Deer | Studio | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| Lakeview Tower-62+ Community | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Polk, FL
As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Polk area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Duplex Model at Lakeland Grand in the in the Club Colony neighborhood starting from $2,690. The second greatest value Southwest Polk apartment is the 3 BR Model at Preserve at Poinciana starting at $1,699 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Lake Toho neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Polk apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Grand | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Preserve at Poinciana | 3 BR | 3BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| 741 Simone Ct, Unit 2 | 741 Simone Ct | 4BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Riverstone | Prism | 4BR,3BA | $1.22 |
| Erikson Park | Cali | 4BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| The Townhomes of Evergreen on Lake Idylwild | 3x2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.04 |
| Briarcrest at Winter Haven | The Hartridge II | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| 1740 Magnolia St, Unit 1740 Magnolia | 1740 Magnolia St | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Lakeview Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 436 E Park Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.06 |
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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 436 E Park Ave listed at $795.
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 $1,002 at Addison Grove.
What is the most affordable Southwest Polk Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southwest Polk Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Addison Grove and starts from $1,151.
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