
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Polk Neighborhood of Lakeland, FL from $950 (105 Rentals)


315 D St

Villas at Lake Smart Apartments

Addison Grove

5109 Manatee Dr

Quails Bluff

493 Las Palmas Cir

140 Ave W NW

Lakeview Landing

514 Ave C NE
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Grand at Grenelefe

114 E Northside Dr

911-909 Locke St

100 E St

3125 Opal Dr

2538-2540 Elm Ave

Briarcrest at Winter Haven

4719 Manatee Dr, Unit 4917 Manatee Drive

2571-2575 Elm Ave

709 Mosley Rd, Unit 709, Unit 709
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150 S Nekoma Ave, Unit A, Unit A

2001 San Marcos Dr SE

Barrington Place At Winter Haven

Central Haven Apartments

The Landings Apartment Homes

3060 St Paul Dr

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1207 W Pierce St, Unit 1207, Unit 1207

The Arbours at Garden Grove

610 Emerald Ave

163 Ave A SE
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Vista Lake Ned

3062 St Paul Dr

608 Claude Holmes Senior Ave

510 Avenue K NW

Lake Buckeye Apartments

430 Ave B NE

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Georgetown Square Apartments

Haven at Lake Deer
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240 Mlk Blvd S, Unit 2, Unit 2

115 Washington Ave

547 Snively Ave

Lakeside Terrace

Park View Village

238 C St

2001 State Road 64 W

720 6th St NW

Tzadik Brandywyne

108 Southland Ct
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Southeast Polk, Lakeland, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Polk?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Polk Studio Apartments | $1,003 | $584 | $1,400 |
| Southeast Polk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,368 | $700 | $2,045 |
Southeast Polk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $950 | $2,395 |
| Southeast Polk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $1,144 | $3,058 |
| Southeast Polk 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,541 | $1,933 | $6,011 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Polk Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Polk?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Polk is under $1,080.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Polk?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Polk is Villas at Lake Smart Apartments which is listed at $993, while the average apartment in Southeast Polk costs $3,295.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Polk?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 40 regular apartments in Southeast Polk that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southeast Polk?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Polk have an average cost of $457 which is $2,838 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Polk.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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