Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lakeland, FL from $875 (111 Rentals)

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3215 Baird Ave

LakelandFL33805
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1105 E Orange St

LakelandFL33801

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1617 Crystal Ct W, Unit 1
$1,230

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Base Rent$1,230
Total Monthly Price$1,230
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1617 Crystal Ct W, Unit 1

1617 Crystal Ct WLakeland, FL 33801
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7652 Chase Rd, Unit 7650.1
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7652 Chase Rd, Unit 7650.1

7652 Chase RdLakeland, FL 33810
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Lakeland, FL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lakeland, FL

Pricing Updated: 09/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lakeland, FL area range in price from $650 to $6,679 with an overall median price of $1,616. The three Lakeland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Spring Pines at $1,100, Sequoyah Ridge at $1,100, and Park Lane at $1,108. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lakeland Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Spring Pines$1,100$7503
Sequoyah Ridge$1,100$7503
Park Lane$1,108$9754
Crystal Grove$1,120$9848
Howenoca Hills$1,120$9848
Lake Holloway Heights$1,120$90013
Honeytree$1,172$9848
Combeewood$1,183$98416
Lakeside Hills$1,191$9755
Grenelefe$1,250$1,1004

Cheapest Available Lakeland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lakeland, FL is a Studio unit found at Crystal Court Apartments in the Honeytree neighborhood priced from $984. LeMans Apartments of Lakeland in the Mulberry Gardens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lakeland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crystal Court ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$984
LeMans Apartments of Lakeland1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$985
Peppertree Village ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio, 1BA$1,045
Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bath - B1R2BR, 1BA$1,099
2437 Idlewild St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$1,099
620 N Lake Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$1,100
The Bungalows At South Johnson1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeland, FL

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeland area is the $1.01 price per square foot Tybee Model at Redding Pointe in the Lakeland Interstate Business Park neighborhood starting from $2,631. The second greatest value Lakeland apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Blackwater Creek in the Bradford Heights neighborhood starting at $1,525 with a $0.79 price per square foot. 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.
Redding PointeTybee5BR, 3BA$1.01
Blackwater Creek3 Beds, 2 baths3BR, 2BA$0.79
Bridgewater GrandThree Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1.12
Lakeland Grand2 Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.10
Erikson ParkAria3BR, 2BA$1.34
Bella Vista on ParkThe Laurel3BR, 2BA$1.35
The Lodge at Woodlake2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.28
Pointe Grand Lakeland2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR, 2BA$1.32
3010 Ernest Dr, Unit UNIT B3010 Ernest Dr1BR, 1BA$0.99
Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bath - B12BR, 1BA$1.23

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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.

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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 $1,125.

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 $1,616.

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 162 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 $391 which is $1,225 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeland.

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