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

Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes

Carlton Arms of North Lakeland

Oakcrest Apartments

Crystal Court Apartments

Villas at Lake Smart Apartments

Bonny Apartments

2043 Shakespeare St
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Haven at Lake Deer

Sutton Place

The Gardens Apartments

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The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments

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Arbor Glen Apartments

Dream Winter Haven

The Landings at Long Lake

Lake Mirror Tower Apartments
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Sunset Lakes

The Loop at Wedgewood

Audubon Oaks

The Groves at Lake Juliana

Prospect Lake Wire Apartments

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Aberdeen Luxury Apartments

Bridgewater Grand

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The Retreat at Lakeland

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The Shore Luxury Apartment Homes
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Story Lake Gibson

Mirrorton Apartments

Gibson Oaks

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Caroline

Parker Pointe Apartments

Lake Shore Manor

1302 Ariana Woods Cir

The Park at Palazzo

124 Rebecca Ln
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510 Avenue K NW

113 Oleander Ave

Lakeland Landing Apartments

2 Tower Manor Cir E

Terra Hill

543 FL-559

31 Tower Manor Cir W

Valencia at the Park

5456 River Rock Rd
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Polk City, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Polk City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk City Studio Apartments | $1,265 | $899 | $1,706 |
| Polk City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $975 | $1,998 |
| Polk City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $993 | $3,560 |
| Polk City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $1,144 | $2,501 |
| Polk City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,430 | $1,430 | $1,430 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $984 |
| Villas at Lake Smart Apartments | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $993 |
| Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Sutton Place | Studio One Bath Open | Studio,1BA | $1,085 |
| Haven at Lake Deer | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Gardens Apartments | Floor Plan H | 1BR,1BA | $1,173 |
| Carlton Arms of North Lakeland | S2 Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes | Rimini | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Bonny Apartments | The Parker | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments | Dali | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Grand | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Erikson Park | Aria | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Gibson Oaks | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| The Park at Palazzo | Messina | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Villas at Lake Smart Apartments | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Audubon Oaks | ROYAL OAK | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| The Landings at Long Lake | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Bonny Apartments | The Parker | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Arbor Glen Apartments | Napa | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - B15R | 2BR,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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