Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carter Heights Neighborhood of Lakeland, FL from $800 (27 Rentals)

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204 Leelon Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

204 Leelon Rd

204 Leelon RdLakeland, FL 33809

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property at 141 Fernery Rd

$1,250 - $1,360

2 Bedroom Rentals

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141 Fernery Rd

LakelandFL33809

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Big Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Big Oaks

1510 Big Oaks DrLakeland, FL 33810
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Carter Heights, Lakeland, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carter Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carter Heights area of Lakeland, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes priced from $1,150. The Retreat at Lakeland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,288. Here are the most affordable Carter Heights apartments for rent in Lakeland, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment HomesRimini1BR,1BA$1,150
The Retreat at LakelandA11BR,1BA$1,288
Audubon OaksROYAL OAK1BR,1BA$1,300
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills ApartmentsMonet1BR,1BA$1,317
Sunset Lakes1 BR / 1 BA - Wren1BR,1BA$1,382
Arbor Glen ApartmentsNapa1BR,1BA$1,411
The Loop at Wedgewood2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,449
Aberdeen Luxury Apartments1 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,485
Gibson OaksA11BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carter Heights, FL

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carter Heights area is the $1.39 price per square foot 7665 Chase Rd Model at 7665 Chase Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Carter Heights neighborhood starting from $1,390. The second greatest value Carter Heights apartment is the B2 Model at Big Oaks starting at $1,500 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Lakeland Interstate Business Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carter Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7665 Chase Rd, Unit 27665 Chase Rd2BR,2BA$1.39
Big OaksB22BR,2BA$1.55
Audubon OaksROYAL OAK1BR,1BA$1.49
The Loop at Wedgewood2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.75
Gibson OaksA11BR,1BA$1.75
Arbor Glen ApartmentsNapa1BR,1BA$1.72
Story Lake GibsonA21BR,1BA$1.85
The Retreat at LakelandA11BR,1BA$1.59
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills ApartmentsDali1BR,1BA$1.84
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment HomesRimini1BR,1BA$2.01

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Carter Heights, Lakeland, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carter Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carter Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carter Heights Apartment is $1,150 at Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carter Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carter Heights is starting from $1,375 at Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Carter Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carter Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments and starts from $1,543.

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