
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Polk Neighborhood of Bartow, FL from $300 (423 Rentals)
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Fountain Place Apartments

Summerlin Oaks Apartments

1290 Henson Ln

1060 E Wabash St

1120 Austin St

306 Lake Millsite Rd E

260 W Van Fleet Dr

1135 Polk St

1715 1/2 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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Phoenix Apartments

670 Garden St

610 Grove Dr

5445 Old Rd 37

1628 E Gary Rd

631 Bay Leaf Dr

2118 Navel Cir S

308 Hickory St

706 Bogie Ct

Grand at Grenelefe
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2115 Cordova Cir W

916 S Verona Ave, Unit 5

50 Sun Air Blvd E, Unit 1

Total Monthly Price
50 Sun Air Blvd E, Unit 207

637 Kangaroo Dr, Unit 637 kangaroo dr

3423 Howell Dr

3599 Pioneer Trails Dr

1111 Cypress Gardens Blvd

1002 Avenue E

916 S Verona Ave, Unit 15
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11-19 W Eagle Ave

932 Hart St

303 church Ct

4036 Abbey Ct, Unit B

The Landings Apartment Homes

Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes

920 Columbia Ave

315 D St

Twin Lakes Estates II

Carlton Arms of South Lakeland
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Carlton Arms of North Lakeland

Lakeview Landing

329 7th St SW

4020 N Scenic Hwy, Unit 101

172 E Rainbow St

105 E State St

Lakeview Tower

Carlton Arms Of Winter Haven

3215 Baird Ave, Unit C-16

3215 Baird Ave, Unit C-16
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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 | $1,126 | $700 | $2,099 |
| Southwest Polk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $700 | $2,045 |
| Southwest Polk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $900 | $3,250 |
| Southwest Polk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,972 | $1,144 | $7,095 |
| Southwest Polk 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,392 | $1,430 | $4,860 |
| Southwest Polk 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $2,995 | $2,995 |
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There are currently 423 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 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 $700. Here are the most affordable Southwest Polk apartments for rent in Bartow, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerlin Oaks Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $508 |
| Grand at Grenelefe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| The Landings Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom - LANDINGS | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Twin Lakes Estates II | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
| Lakeview Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| 110 Stephenson Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $945 |
| Lakeview Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Quails Bluff | Quails Bluff A | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Polk, FL
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Polk area is the $1.00 price per square foot Tybee Model at Redding Pointe in the in the Lakeland Interstate Business Park neighborhood starting from $2,624. The second greatest value Southwest Polk apartment is the 4 BR Model at The Preserve at Poinciana - Homes for Rent starting at $2,350 with a $1.03 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding Pointe | Tybee | 5BR,3BA | $1.00 |
| The Preserve at Poinciana - Homes for Rent | 4 BR | 4BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Lakeland Grand | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Bridgewater Grand | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| 132-988 E Palmetto St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 501 Avenue L NE | 501 Avenue L NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Summerlin Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Villas at Lake Smart Apartments | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| 110 Stephenson Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 50 Sun Air Blvd E, Unit 1 | 50 Sun Air Blvd E | Studio ,1BA | $1.07 |
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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 $945 at 110 Stephenson Ave.
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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