Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Polk Neighborhood of Lakeland, FL from $500 (49 Rentals)

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Park View Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Park View Village

3601 Baker Dairy RdHaines City, FL 33844
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Auburn Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Auburn Village

3020 Maple DrWinter Haven, FL 33881
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Fountainview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fountainview Apartments

527 W Florida AveHaines City, FL 33844
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Tzadik Brandywyne
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tzadik Brandywyne

411 18th St SEWinter Haven, FL 33884
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Lakeside Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Terrace

391 Avenue O NEWinter Haven, FL 33881
Senior Living
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2001 State Road 64 W
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2001 State Road 64 W

2001 State Road 64 WAvon Park, FL 33825
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Sunrise Park
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Park

750 Old Scenic HwyLake Wales, FL 33853
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Wahneta Palms
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wahneta Palms

225 Wahneta Palms DrWinter Haven, FL 33880
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Lemon Tree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lemon Tree Apartments

1015 W Bell StAvon Park, FL 33825
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Tower Point Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Tower Point Apartments

100 Tower Point CirLake Wales, FL 33859
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1 Lamplight Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

1 Lamplight Ln

1 Lamplight LnWinter Haven, FL 33884
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Carillon Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carillon Place

1300 Carillon PlLake Wales, FL 33898
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Vista Del Sol
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Del Sol

751 Cypress PkyKissimmee, FL 34758
Senior Living
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Eastwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwood Apartments

25 22nd StHaines City, FL 33844
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Lake Shore Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Shore Manor

940 S Lake Shore WayLake Alfred, FL 33850
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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 $899. La Provence Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Southeast Polk apartments for rent in Lakeland, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand at GrenelefestudioStudio,1BA$899
La Provence StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$900
Quails BluffQuails Bluff A1BR,1BA$965
Oakcrest Apartments123 Oakcrest1BR,1BA$975
1 Lamplight LnSunrise1BR,1BA$975
Lakeview LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Central Haven ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,000
Addison Grove2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,002
Briarcrest at Winter HavenAriana II1BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Polk, FL

As of October 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Polk area is the $1.00 price per square foot 4 BR Model at Preserve at Poinciana in the in the Lake Toho neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value Southeast Polk apartment is the Aria Model at Lilac Pointe starting at $1,980 with a $1.18 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.
Preserve at Poinciana4 BR4BR,2BA$1.00
Lilac PointeAria3BR,2BA$1.18
Cedar RidgeAria3BR,2BA$1.25
The Townhomes of Evergreen on Lake Idylwild2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.16
The Arbours at Garden GroveTwo Bedrooms/Two Baths2BR,2BA$1.36
Mediterranean Villas*$2,400 RENT CREDIT* 1/1 Apartment in Haines City1BR,1BA$1.50
Briarcrest at Winter HavenAriana II1BR,1BA$1.23
Quails BluffQuails Bluff B2BR,1BA$1.26
1 Lamplight LnSunrise1BR,1BA$1.39
Lakeview LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast Polk, Lakeland, FL

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Southeast Polk Neighborhood in Lakeland, FL

Walk Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,090.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Polk?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Polk is Quails Bluff which is listed at $965, 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 35 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 $206 which is $3,089 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Polk.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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