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property at 306 Mango Dr

$695

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306 Mango Dr

DavenportFL33897

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1652 Barney Bass Rd
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1652 Barney Bass Rd

1652 Barney Bass RdFrostproof, FL 33843
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property at 315 D St

$950

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315 D St

Lake WalesFL33853

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Cheapest Available Polk County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Polk County, FL is a Studio unit found at Grand at Grenelefe in the Sequoyah Ridge neighborhood priced from $700. The Landings Apartment Homes in the Westwood Villas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand at GrenelefeStudioStudio,1BA$700
The Landings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom - LANDINGS1BR,1BA$899
Lakeview TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Quails BluffQuails Bluff A1BR,1BA$965
Oakcrest Apartments123 Oakcrest1BR,1BA$975
Crystal Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$984
LeMans Apartments of Lakeland1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$985
Haven at Lake DeerStudioStudio,1BA$985
Villas at Lake Smart Apartments2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$993

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk County, FL

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polk County area is the $1.01 price per square foot 4 BR Model at The Preserve at Poinciana - Homes for Rent in the in the Lake Toho neighborhood starting from $2,299. The second greatest value Polk County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Lakeland Grand starting at $1,702 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Club Colony 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.
The Preserve at Poinciana - Homes for Rent4 BR4BR,2BA$1.01
Lakeland Grand2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.99
Carlton Arms of North LakelandL1A Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.24
Briarcrest at Winter HavenThe Hartridge II3BR,2BA$1.05
The Villages at Laurel Meadows2 bed / 2.5 bath - Townhouse Mid-Upgrade2BR,2.5BA$1.28
The Retreat at LakelandB42BR,2BA$1.28
1416 Peavy Ct, Unit 1416 Peavy Court1416 Peavy Ct2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Summerlin Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.06
Villas at Lake Smart Apartments2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Quails BluffQuails Bluff C2BR,2BA$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 Grand at Grenelefe listed at $700.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Polk County Apartment is $899 at The Landings Apartment Homes.

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 $993 at Villas at Lake Smart Apartments.

What is the most affordable Polk County Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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