
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Polk City, FL from $700 (44 Rentals)
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204 Callitris Ave

Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes

Carlton Arms of North Lakeland

Oakcrest Apartments

Crystal Court Apartments

Villas at Lake Smart Apartments

Bonny Apartments
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2043 Shakespeare St

Haven at Lake Deer

Sutton Place

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The Gardens Apartments

The Retreat at Lakeland

Audubon Oaks

The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments
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The Landings at Long Lake

Dream Winter Haven

510 Avenue K NW

Sunset Lakes

The Loop at Wedgewood

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Arbor Glen Apartments

Lake Mirror Tower Apartments

The Groves at Lake Juliana
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Aberdeen Luxury Apartments

Gibson Oaks

Mirrorton Apartments

Story Lake Gibson

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The Shore Luxury Apartment Homes

Bridgewater Grand

Parker Pointe Apartments

Lake Shore Manor
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1034 Berkley Rd

The Park at Palazzo

54 Tower Manor Cir W

192 Rebecca Ln

Lakeland Landing Apartments

Terra Hill

33 Tower Manor Cir W

6 Tower Manor Dr
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35 Tower Manor Cir W

Valencia at the Park

543 FL-559

213 Herbert St
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 | $1,125 | $899 | $1,596 |
| Polk City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,440 | $975 | $2,083 |
| Polk City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,673 | $993 | $2,178 |
| Polk City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,956 | $1,144 | $2,429 |
| Polk City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,480 | $1,430 | $1,530 |
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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 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - B1 | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Bonny Apartments | The Bonny | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| 2043 Shakespeare St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Haven at Lake Deer | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Sutton Place | One Bed One Bath Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes | Rimini | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Gardens Apartments | Floor Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $1,223 |
| The Park at Palazzo | Messina | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk City, FL and Nearby
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polk City area is the $1.06 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Bridgewater Grand in the in the Watson Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,966. The second greatest value Polk City apartment is the Cali Model at Erikson Park starting at $2,191 with a $1.20 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 | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Erikson Park | Cali | 4BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Shore Luxury Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom Top of 3B | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| The Retreat at Lakeland | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| The Park at Palazzo | Messina | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Villas at Lake Smart Apartments | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Audubon Oaks | ROYAL OAK | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 510 Avenue K NW | 2b/2b | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| The Landings at Long Lake | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Bonny Apartments | The Bonny | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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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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