
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Polk Neighborhood of Bartow, FL from $300 (442 Rentals)
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490 E Stanford St, Unit #C

770 E North St

Bear Creek Apartments

306 Lake Millsite Rd E

Summerlin Oaks Apartments

1715 1/2 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

1135 Polk St

2988 Stowe Pl
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Phoenix Apartments

260 W Van Fleet Dr

670 Garden St

2405 FL-60

2055 S Floral Ave

895 S 7th Ave

780 E North St

3445 Three Par Dr

195 Jonna St

Grand at Grenelefe
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706 Bogie Ct

2414 McKinley Dr

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5718 Sands Point Dr, Unit 1

195 Jonna St

149 Alby Loop

3599 Pioneer Trails Dr

631 Bay Leaf Dr

303 Churchill Ct

Valencia Gardens Apartments

195 Jonna St
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195 Jonna St

15 1/2 N 4th St

111 Laura St

185 Jonna St

The Landings Apartment Homes

Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes

1131 5th St SW, Unit 4 downstairs

185 Jonna St

Twin Lakes Estates II

Carlton Arms of South Lakeland
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Carlton Arms of North Lakeland

493 Lake Howard Dr SW

Lakeview Landing

663 Ave J NW

Lakeview Tower

172 E Rainbow St

704 Green St

Carlton Arms Of Winter Haven

Quails Bluff

Oakcrest Apartments
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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 | $1,133 | $550 | $2,099 |
| Southwest Polk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $700 | $2,045 |
| Southwest Polk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $824 | $3,560 |
| Southwest Polk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,970 | $941 | $6,828 |
| Southwest Polk 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,390 | $1,430 | $4,368 |
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There are currently 442 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand at Grenelefe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| The Landings Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom - LANDINGS | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Lakeview Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Lakeview Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 663 Avenue J Nw | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Quails Bluff | Quails Bluff A | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Crystal Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $984 |
| LeMans Apartments of Lakeland | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Preserve at Poinciana - Homes for Rent | 4 BR | 4BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Lakeland Grand | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Bridgewater Grand | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| 690 Avenue C SE, Unit 690 | 690 Avenue C SE | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| 415 High View Ln, Unit 415 | 415 High View Ln | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| The Villages at Laurel Meadows | 2 bed / 2.5 bath - Townhouse Mid-Upgrade | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
| Twin Lakes Estates II | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Summerlin Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Villas at Lake Smart Apartments | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Briarcrest at Winter Haven | Ariana II | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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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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