Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Polk Neighborhood of Bartow, FL from $315 (113 Rentals)

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Bear Creek Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bear Creek Apartments

1295 N US Highway 17Bartow, FL 33830
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property at 679 Ave G SE
$1,000 - $2,000
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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Furnished

679 Ave G SE

Winter HavenFL33880
property at 3215 Baird Ave
$1,000 - $1,100
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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3215 Baird Ave

LakelandFL33805

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property at 1105 E Orange St
$1,050 - $1,100
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1105 E Orange St

LakelandFL33801

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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 3 Beds unit found at Summerlin Oaks Apartments priced from $508. Grand at Grenelefe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Southwest Polk apartments for rent in Bartow, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summerlin Oaks Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$508
Grand at GrenelefeStudioStudio,1BA$649
1800 3rd Ct SE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1R1BR,1BA$899
Valencia Gardens2 Bedroom 60%2BR,2BA$923
Townsgate Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$941
Lakeview TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Polk, FL

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Polk area is the $1.01 price per square foot Tybee Model at Redding Pointe in the in the Lakeland Interstate Business Park neighborhood starting from $2,631. The second greatest value Southwest Polk apartment is the 4 BR Model at The Preserve at Poinciana - Homes for Rent starting at $2,230 with a $0.98 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redding PointeTybee5BR,3BA$1.01
The Preserve at Poinciana - Homes for Rent4 BR4BR,2BA$0.98
Bridgewater GrandThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.12
Lakeland Grand2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
690 Avenue C SE, Unit 690690 Avenue C SE3BR,2BA$1.13
3010 Ernest Dr, Unit UNIT B3010 Ernest Dr1BR,1BA$0.99
Summerlin Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.06
Villas at Lake Smart Apartments2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$1.13
Valencia Gardens2 Bedroom 60%2BR,2BA$1.06
50 Sun Air Blvd E, Unit 150 Sun Air Blvd EStudio ,1BA$1.07

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $649.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Polk Apartment is $849 at Grand at Grenelefe.

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 $923 at Valencia Gardens.

What is the most affordable Southwest Polk Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Polk Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summerlin Oaks Apartments and starts from $508.

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