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Cheapest Available Polk County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Polk County, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at Summerlin Oaks Apartments in the Park View neighborhood priced from $492. 436 E Park Ave in the Altadena neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summerlin Oaks Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$492
436 E Park Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$795
LeMans Apartments of LakelandStudioStudio,1BA$875
Georgetown Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$885
The Landings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom - BRANDYWYNE1BR,1BA$899
Lakeland Manor Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$899
Grand at GrenelefestudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk County, FL

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Polk County area is the $1.05 price per square foot Hayden Model at Lilac Pointe in the in the Davenport Estates neighborhood starting from $2,733. The second greatest value Polk County apartment is the Hayden Model at Cedar Ridge starting at $2,720 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Davenport Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polk County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lilac PointeHayden5BR,3BA$1.05
Cedar RidgeHayden5BR,3BA$1.05
Preserve at Poinciana4 BR4BR,2BA$0.92
741 Simone Ct, Unit 2741 Simone Ct4BR,2BA$1.08
Lakeland Grand2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.94
The Townhomes of Evergreen on Lake Idylwild3x2.53BR,2.5BA$0.98
Briarcrest at Winter HavenThe Hamilton II2BR,2BA$0.99
Bridgewater Grand1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Summerlin Oaks Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.42
Georgetown Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Polk County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Polk County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Polk County is at LeMans Apartments of Lakeland listed at $875.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Polk County Apartment is $885 at Georgetown Square Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Polk County is starting from $1,049 at Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Polk County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Polk County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summerlin Oaks Apartments and starts from $492.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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