Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Padgett Estates Neighborhood of Lakeland, FL from $700 (33 Rentals)

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$1,100

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$1,100

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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
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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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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 Studio unit found at Sutton Place priced from $1,105. Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Padgett Estates apartments for rent in Lakeland, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sutton PlaceStudio One Bath OpenStudio,1BA$1,105
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment HomesRimini1BR,1BA$1,199
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills ApartmentsDali1BR,1BA$1,262
The Landings at Long Lake1x11BR,1BA$1,325
The Park at PalazzoMessina1BR,1BA$1,345
Audubon OaksROYAL OAK1BR,1BA$1,350
Sunset Lakes1 BR / 1 BA - Wren1BR,1BA$1,353
Bridgewater Grand1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,369
Arbor Glen ApartmentsNapa1BR,1BA$1,372

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Padgett Estates, FL

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Padgett Estates area is the $1.39 price per square foot C1 Model at Gibson Oaks in the in the Bradford Heights neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Padgett Estates apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Bridgewater Grand starting at $1,369 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Watson Oaks 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.
Gibson OaksC13BR,2BA$1.39
Bridgewater Grand1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Big OaksC13BR,2BA$1.52
The Retreat at LakelandB22BR,2BA$1.61
The Park at PalazzoMessina1BR,1BA$1.48
Audubon OaksROYAL OAK1BR,1BA$1.55
The Loop at Wedgewood2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.69
The Landings at Long Lake1x11BR,1BA$1.56
Arbor Glen ApartmentsNapa1BR,1BA$1.67
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills ApartmentsMonet1BR,1BA$1.74

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Padgett Estates, Lakeland, FL

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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 $1,105.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Padgett Estates Apartment is $1,199 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 $1,350 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 Sunset Lakes and starts from $1,704.

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