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Lakeland, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lakeland, FL

Pricing Updated: 06/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lakeland, FL area range in price from $550 to $3,999 with an overall median price of $1,935. The three Lakeland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Belmont Woods at $1,250, 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$1,2503
Mulberry Gardens$1,275$8124
Mulberry Heights$1,275$1,2752
Parkwood$1,275$8122
Swan Lake Estates$1,300$6507
Combeewood$1,360$1,09011
Lake Bonny Heights$1,360$97517
Lake Holloway Heights$1,360$97513
Howenoca Hills$1,366$1,1077
Kew Gardens$1,372$1,1005

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. Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes in the Honeytree neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lakeland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LeMans Apartments of LakelandStudioStudio,1BA$900
Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A11BR,1BA$999
The Park at Verona NewCapriStudio,1BA$1,034
Bonny ApartmentsThe Bonny1BR,1BA$1,090
Crystal Court Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,107

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeland, FL

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeland area is the $1.24 price per square foot Cali Model at Erikson Park in the in the Classic View neighborhood starting from $2,263. The second greatest value Lakeland apartment is the B1 Model at Elio at Lake Lena starting at $1,785 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Westwood Villas 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.
Erikson ParkCali4BR,2BA$1.24
Elio at Lake LenaB12BR,2.5BA$1.35
Lakeland Grand1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
The Bridgewater Grand1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
The Lodge at Woodlake2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Audubon OaksGRAND LAUREL OAK2BR,2BA$1.37
1018 N Marion Ave, Unit 10181018 N Marion Ave2BR,1BA$1.17
836 S Tennessee Ave, Unit 1836 S Tennessee Ave2BR,1BA$1.16
511 Carroll Ave, Unit 1511 Carroll Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
819 S Missouri Ave, Unit 819819 S Missouri Ave1BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeland

What type of rentals are currently available in Lakeland?

There are currently 429 Apartments for Rent in Lakeland, FL with pricing that ranges from $805 to $3,999. There are also 420 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lakeland ranging from $695 to $10,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lakeland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lakeland ranges from $695 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,382.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lakeland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lakeland range from $1,290 to $3,999, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,430.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.