Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Padgett Estates Neighborhood of Lakeland, FL from $800 (25 Rentals)

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204 Leelon Rd
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204 Leelon Rd

204 Leelon RdLakeland, FL 33809
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The Park at Palazzo
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The Park at Palazzo

3685 Victoria Manor DrLakeland, FL 33805

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Cheapest Available Padgett Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Padgett Estates area of Lakeland, FL is a Studio unit found at Sutton Place priced from $1,015. Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,149. Here are the most affordable Padgett Estates apartments for rent in Lakeland, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sutton PlaceStudio One Bath OpenStudio,1BA$1,015
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment HomesRimini1BR,1BA$1,149
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills ApartmentsMonet1BR,1BA$1,206
The Park at PalazzoMessina SStudio,1BA$1,225
Sunset Lakes1 BR / 1 BA - Wren1BR,1BA$1,307

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Padgett Estates, FL

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Padgett Estates area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Bridgewater Grand in the in the Watson Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,897. The second greatest value Padgett Estates apartment is the C1 Model at Big Oaks starting at $1,749 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Lakeland Interstate Business Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Padgett Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridgewater Grand2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Big OaksC13BR,2BA$1.50
Gibson OaksB12BR,2BA$1.48
The Retreat at LakelandB22BR,2BA$1.54
7665 Chase Rd, Unit 27665 Chase Rd2BR,2BA$1.38
The Park at PalazzoMessina1BR,1BA$1.40
Audubon OaksROYAL OAK1BR,1BA$1.61
The Landings at Long Lake1x11BR,1BA$1.56
Arbor Glen ApartmentsNapa1BR,1BA$1.61
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills ApartmentsDali1BR,1BA$1.70

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Padgett Estates, Lakeland, FL

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Florida, including Lakeland. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Padgett Estates Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Padgett Estates?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Padgett Estates is at Sutton Place listed at $1,015.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Padgett Estates Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Padgett Estates Apartment is $1,149 at Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Padgett Estates Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Padgett Estates is starting from $1,299 at Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Padgett Estates Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Padgett Estates Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Big Oaks and starts from $1,749.

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