Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lakeland, FL from $600 (44 Rentals)

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Manor Creek Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manor Creek Villas

2627 Kelly LnLakeland, FL 33801
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Eddie Woodard
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eddie Woodard

1009 Oakpark DrLakeland, FL 33803

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Lakeview Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview Place

515 E Orange StLakeland, FL 33801
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204 Leelon Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

204 Leelon Rd

204 Leelon RdLakeland, FL 33809
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Twin Lakes Estates I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Lakes Estates I

501 Hartsell AveLakeland, FL 33815
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Providence Reserve
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Providence Reserve

2601 Providence RdLakeland, FL 33805
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Cambridge Cove
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Cove

1700 Cambridge Cove CirLakeland, FL 33810
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916 E Lime St
1 Bedroom Apartments

916 E Lime St

916 E Lime StLakeland, FL 33801
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110 Carleton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

110 Carleton St

110 Carleton StLakeland, FL 33803
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Emerald Run Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Run Apartments

429 Timberlane ELakeland, FL 33801
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Fairview Oaks
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Oaks

1647 Goodyear AveLakeland, FL 33801

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3009 Allred Dr

AuburndaleFL33823
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Nordica Psalms
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nordica Psalms

1601 E Alabama StPlant City, FL 33563
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305 W Grant St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

305 W Grant St

305 W Grant StPlant City, FL 33563

Lakeland, FL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lakeland, FL

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lakeland, FL area range in price from $550 to $5,059 with an overall median price of $2,013. The three Lakeland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Belmont Woods at $1,275, Mulberry Gardens at $812, and Mulberry Heights at $1,275. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lakeland Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Belmont Woods$1,275$1,2751
Mulberry Gardens$1,275$8123
Mulberry Heights$1,275$1,2751
Parkwood$1,275$8121
Kew Gardens$1,300$1,2492
Miralago$1,350$1,2994
Combee Acres$1,437$89930
Paul A Digg$1,437$89911
Shore Acres$1,437$89933
Grenelefe$1,450$85011

Cheapest Available Lakeland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lakeland, FL is a Studio unit found at LeMans Apartments of Lakeland in the Mulberry Gardens neighborhood priced from $900. Bonny Apartments in the Honeytree neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lakeland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LeMans Apartments of LakelandStudioStudio,1BA$900
Bonny ApartmentsThe Bonny1BR,1BA$1,090
Crystal Court Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,120
2043 Shakespeare StStudioStudio,1BA$1,170
Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bath - B12BR,1BA$1,180
Peppertree Village ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeland, FL

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeland area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Lakeland Grand in the in the Club Colony neighborhood starting from $2,210. The second greatest value Lakeland apartment is the Cali Model at Erikson Park starting at $2,227 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Classic View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakeland Grand3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.19
Erikson ParkCali4BR,2BA$1.22
RiverstoneHawking3BR,2BA$1.26
Gibson OaksC13BR,2BA$1.42
Elio at Lake LenaB12BR,2.5BA$1.35
Fountain Square ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.30
The Bridgewater Grand1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Pointe Grand Plant City2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.41
7665 Chase Rd, Unit 27665 Chase Rd2BR,2BA$1.43
The Lodge at Woodlake1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36

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Lakeland Overview

Snugly situated between Orlando and Tampa, the city of Lakeland is a fantastic Florida location to call home. From the ever-present sunshine that the state is known for to a huge array of amenities and area activities, apartments in Lakeland truly represent some of the best in Florida living.

Why live in Lakeland, FL?

A sunny location that caters to both on-the-move young professionals as well as retirees, Lakeland apartments are a great way to experience Florida living at its best. A number of industries make the city a hub, with large employers including FedEx and Publix Supermarkets calling Lakeland home. From area golfing and fishing on the numerous lakes that surround the city to the wide assortment of resturants that line the downtown strip, this city's winning combination of outdoor living and bustling urban excitement make it a one-of-a-kind experience in the Sunshine State.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lakeland, FL

Ranked #50

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Lakeland, FL

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lakeland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakeland is under $1,205.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeland?

The cheapest apartment in Lakeland is LeMans Apartments of Lakeland which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in Lakeland costs $2,013.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakeland?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 66 regular apartments in Lakeland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lakeland?

Cheap apartments in Lakeland have an average cost of $857 which is $1,156 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeland.

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