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

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26 W Polk Ave, Unit C
$800
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26 W Polk Ave, Unit C

26 W Polk AveLake Wales, FL 33853
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property at 305 E Polk Ave

$900

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$900
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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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305 E Polk Ave

Lake WalesFL33853

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property at 101 Lake Sears Dr

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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101 Lake Sears Dr

Winter HavenFL33880

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property at 2854 Tindel Camp Rd

$1,150

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$1,150
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2854 Tindel Camp Rd, Unit 5

2854 Tindel Camp Rd
Lake WalesFL33898

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Southeast Polk, Lakeland, FL Local Guide

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 $649. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand at GrenelefeStudioStudio,1BA$649
The Landings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom - LANDINGS1BR,1BA$899
Lakeview TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
663 Avenue J Nw1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$950
Quails BluffQuails Bluff A1BR,1BA$965
Oakcrest Apartments123 Oakcrest1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Polk, FL

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Polk area is the $1.03 price per square foot 4 BR Model at The Preserve at Poinciana - Homes for Rent in the in the Lake Toho neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Southeast Polk apartment is the Aria Model at Cedar Ridge starting at $2,215 with a $1.32 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Preserve at Poinciana - Homes for Rent4 BR4BR,2BA$1.03
Cedar RidgeAria3BR,2BA$1.32
136 Myrtle Ave, Unit House of Warriors136 Myrtle Ave2BR,1BA$0.63
690 Avenue C SE, Unit 690690 Avenue C SE3BR,2BA$1.13
Barrington Place At Winter HavenB12BR,1.5BA$1.29
Lakeview LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Villas at Lake Smart Apartments2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Briarcrest at Winter HavenAriana II1BR,1BA$1.23
Quails BluffQuails Bluff B2BR,1BA$1.32
50 Sun Air Blvd E, Unit 150 Sun Air Blvd EStudio ,1BA$1.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Polk Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southeast Polk?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southeast Polk is at Grand at Grenelefe listed at $649.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Polk Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Polk Apartment is $849 at Grand at Grenelefe.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southeast Polk Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southeast Polk is starting from $993 at Villas at Lake Smart Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southeast Polk Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southeast Polk Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villas at Lake Smart Apartments and starts from $1,144.

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