Cheap Apartments for Rent in Polk City, FL from $700 (45 Rentals)

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The Retreat at Lakeland
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$1,499 - $1,980
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$1,499 - $1,980

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The Retreat at Lakeland

5115 N Socrum Loop RdLakeland, FL 33809
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Caroline
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$1,585 - $2,150
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$1,585 - $2,150

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Caroline

1906 Griffin RdLakeland, FL 33810
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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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The Park at Palazzo
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Park at Palazzo

3685 Victoria Manor DrLakeland, FL 33805

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510 Avenue K NW
2 Bedroom Apartments

510 Avenue K NW

510 Avenue K NWWinter Haven, FL 33881
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Terra Hill
2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Hill

3135 Woodhill RdWinter Haven, FL 33881
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Cheapest Available Polk City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Polk City, FL is a Studio unit found at Crystal Court Apartments in the Honeytree neighborhood priced from $984. Villas at Lake Smart Apartments in the Brandywyne neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $993. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crystal Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$984
Villas at Lake Smart Apartments2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$993
Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A11BR,1BA$999
Sutton PlaceStudio One Bath OpenStudio,1BA$1,085
Haven at Lake Deer1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099
The Gardens ApartmentsFloor Plan H1BR,1BA$1,173
Carlton Arms of North LakelandS2 Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,185
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment HomesRimini1BR,1BA$1,199
Bonny ApartmentsThe Parker2BR,1BA$1,225
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills ApartmentsDali1BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk City, FL and Nearby

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polk City area is the $0.99 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Bridgewater Grand in the in the Watson Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Polk City apartment is the Aria Model at Erikson Park starting at $2,254 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Classic View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polk City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridgewater Grand2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.99
Erikson ParkAria3BR,2BA$1.35
Gibson OaksC13BR,2BA$1.39
The Park at PalazzoMessina1BR,1BA$1.48
Villas at Lake Smart Apartments2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Audubon OaksROYAL OAK1BR,1BA$1.56
The Landings at Long Lake1x11BR,1BA$1.56
Bonny ApartmentsThe Parker2BR,1BA$1.45
Arbor Glen ApartmentsNapa1BR,1BA$1.67
Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bath - B15R2BR,1.5BA$1.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Polk City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Polk City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Polk City is at Crystal Court Apartments listed at $984.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Polk City Apartment is $999 at Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes.

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

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

What is the most affordable Polk City Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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