
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Polk County, FL from $550 (266 Rentals)
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Grand at Grenelefe

512 W Myrtle St

706 Bogie Ct

50 Sun Air Blvd E, Unit 1

155 Denice Dr, Unit 3

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26 W Polk Ave, Unit C

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520 Lemon St, Unit Apartment

15 1/2 N 4th St

804 Washington Palm Loop
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1131 5th St SW, Unit 4 downstairs

4945 US-92

Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes

Twin Lakes Estates II

Carlton Arms of South Lakeland

Carlton Arms of North Lakeland

115 8th St SE

319 Orchid Dr

241 Caribbean Dr

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136 Myrtle Ave, Unit House of Warriors
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Lakeview Tower

405 Caribbean Dr

Carlton Arms Of Winter Haven

Quails Bluff

Oakcrest Apartments

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3010 Ernest Dr, Unit B

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Crystal Court Apartments

LeMans Apartments of Lakeland

Villas at Lake Smart Apartments
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3062 St Paul Dr

4570 Transport Rd

3058 St Paul Dr

Briarcrest at Winter Haven

Central Haven Apartments

457 Arapahoe Ave

710 Ave C SW

1110 N Brunnell Pkwy

679 Ave G SE

44199 US-27, Unit Double Room
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4645 N Socrum Loop Rd, Unit King Room

44199 US-27, Unit King Room

44199 US-27, Unit Single Room

19 S 3rd St, Unit Duplicate of 13

521 20th St SW

Sutton Place

Bonny Apartments

2043 Shakespeare St

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22 2nd St SW, Unit 22 A SW 2nd street

901 Tennis Way
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Polk County, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Polk County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County Studio Apartments | $1,138 | $550 | $2,039 |
| Polk County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,505 | $700 | $2,386 |
| Polk County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $950 | $3,427 |
| Polk County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,161 | $1,144 | $6,626 |
| Polk County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,576 | $1,430 | $10,000+ |
| Polk County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,322 | $2,368 | $8,099 |
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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 $649. Lakeview Tower in the Graydon Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand at Grenelefe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Lakeview Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 663 Avenue J Nw | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Quails Bluff | Quails Bluff A | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Oakcrest Apartments | 123 Oakcrest | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk County, FL
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polk County area is the $1.07 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Lakeland Grand in the in the Club Colony neighborhood starting from $1,980. The second greatest value Polk County apartment is the Polaris Model at Riverstone starting at $1,997 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Laurel Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polk County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Grand | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Riverstone | Polaris | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 136 Myrtle Ave, Unit House of Warriors | 136 Myrtle Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| RISE Citrus Ridge Townhomes | The Mandarin | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.31 |
| 690 Avenue C SE, Unit 690 | 690 Avenue C SE | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| The Lodge at Woodlake | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Villas at Lake Smart Apartments | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Briarcrest at Winter Haven | Ariana II | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Quails Bluff | Quails Bluff B | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 50 Sun Air Blvd E, Unit 1 | 50 Sun Air Blvd E | Studio ,1BA | $1.07 |
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 $649.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Polk County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Polk County Apartment is $849 at Grand at Grenelefe.
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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