Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Padgett Estates Neighborhood of Lakeland, FL from $800 (43 Rentals)

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property at 3230 Decatur Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3230 Decatur Ave

LakelandFL33805

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204 Leelon Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

204 Leelon Rd

204 Leelon RdLakeland, FL 33809
property at 4645 N Socrum Loop Rd

$975

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4645 N Socrum Loop Rd, Unit 101

4645 N Socrum Loop Rd
LakelandFL33809

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The Park at Palazzo
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Park at Palazzo

3685 Victoria Manor DrLakeland, FL 33805
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Big Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Big Oaks

1510 Big Oaks DrLakeland, FL 33810

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Padgett Estates, Lakeland, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Padgett Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Padgett Estates area of Lakeland, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Park at Palazzo priced from $1,299. Audubon Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Padgett Estates apartments for rent in Lakeland, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at PalazzoMessina1BR,1BA$1,299
Audubon OaksROYAL OAK1BR,1BA$1,300
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment HomesNaples1BR,1BA$1,315
The Landings at Long Lake1x11BR,1BA$1,325
Arbor Glen ApartmentsMonterey1BR,1BA$1,336
Big OaksB12BR,2BA$1,376
Sunset Lakes1 BR / 1 BA - Wren1BR,1BA$1,382
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills ApartmentsMatisse2BR,2BA$1,416
Sutton PlaceOne Bed One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$1,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Padgett Estates, FL

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Padgett Estates area is the $1.24 price per square foot L1A Townhome Model at Carlton Arms of North Lakeland in the in the Bradford Heights neighborhood starting from $1,858. The second greatest value Padgett Estates apartment is the C1 Model at Gibson Oaks starting at $1,975 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Bradford Heights 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.
Carlton Arms of North LakelandL1A Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.24
Gibson OaksC13BR,2BA$1.48
Bridgewater Grand1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
The Retreat at LakelandB42BR,2BA$1.28
7665 Chase Rd, Unit 27665 Chase Rd2BR,2BA$1.38
Big OaksB22BR,2BA$1.50
The Park at PalazzoVenus1BR,1BA$1.46
Audubon OaksROYAL OAK1BR,1BA$1.49
The Landings at Long Lake1x11BR,1BA$1.56
Arbor Glen ApartmentsNapa1BR,1BA$1.71

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Padgett Estates, Lakeland, FL

Ranked #4

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

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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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Padgett Estates Apartment is $1,299 at The Park at Palazzo.

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 $1,375 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 Arbor Glen Apartments and starts from $1,771.

Expert Rental Resources

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.