
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Polk Neighborhood of Lakeland, FL from $500 (240 Rentals)
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Grand at Grenelefe

916 S Verona Ave, Unit 5

706 Bogie Ct

3423 Howell Dr

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50 Sun Air Blvd E, Unit 207

637 Kangaroo Dr, Unit 637 kangaroo dr

2414 McKinley Dr

631 Bay Leaf Dr

50 Sun Air Blvd E, Unit 1
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1002 Avenue E

916 S Verona Ave, Unit 15

4036 Abbey Ct

303 church Ct

6480 Miami Dr

932 Hart St

The Landings Apartment Homes

920 Columbia Ave

315 D St

Lakeview Landing
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Lakeview Tower

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1652 Barney Bass Rd

105 E State St

1131 5th St SW, Unit 4 downstairs

172 E Rainbow St

907 Center Ave

Carlton Arms Of Winter Haven

Quails Bluff

Oakcrest Apartments

Villas at Lake Smart Apartments
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921 Tennis Way

Briarcrest at Winter Haven

Haven at Lake Deer

493 Lake Howard Dr SW

Central Haven Apartments

620 Emerald Ave

Addison Grove

25 S 22nd St

417 Ohio Way

25 S 22nd St
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140 Ave W NW

Barrington Place At Winter Haven

514 Ave C NE

911-909 Locke St

521 20th St SW

1112 Martin St

35 N 6th St

710 Ave C SW

1478 Sea Glass Rd

Della Vita Apartments
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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 | $971 | $700 | $1,385 |
| Southeast Polk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $650 | $2,045 |
| Southeast Polk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $900 | $3,250 |
| Southeast Polk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,934 | $1,144 | $6,735 |
| Southeast Polk 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,420 | $1,885 | $4,732 |
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There are currently 240 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southeast Polk Neighborhood of Lakeland, FL.
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Cheapest Available Southeast Polk Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Polk area of Lakeland, FL is a Studio unit found at Grand at Grenelefe priced from $700. The Landings Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Southeast Polk apartments for rent in Lakeland, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand at Grenelefe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| The Landings Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom - BRANDYWYNE | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Lakeview Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| 110 Stephenson Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $945 |
| Lakeview Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Quails Bluff | Quails Bluff A | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Polk, FL
As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Polk area is the $0.97 price per square foot 4 BR Model at The Preserve at Poinciana - Homes for Rent in the in the Lake Toho neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Southeast Polk apartment is the 207 N 10th St Model at 207 N 10th St, Unit 207 N 10th St, Davenport, FL 33837 starting at $1,800 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Davenport Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Polk apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Preserve at Poinciana - Homes for Rent | 4 BR | 4BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| 207 N 10th St, Unit 207 N 10th St, Davenport, FL 33837 | 207 N 10th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 690 Avenue C SE, Unit 690 | 690 Avenue C SE | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 501 Avenue L NE | 501 Avenue L NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Villas at Lake Smart Apartments | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Quails Bluff | Quails Bluff C | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Briarcrest at Winter Haven | Ariana II | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 110 Stephenson Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 50 Sun Air Blvd E, Unit 1 | 50 Sun Air Blvd E | Studio ,1BA | $1.07 |
| 50 Sun Air Blvd E, Unit 207 | 50 Sun Air Blvd E | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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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 $965.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Polk?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Polk is The Landings Apartment Homes which is listed at $899, 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 51 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 $241 which is $3,054 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Polk.
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