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$900 - $1,350

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1138 Olive St

LakelandFL33815

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property at 351 Ave N NE

$975

Studio Rentals

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351 Ave N NE

Winter HavenFL33881

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501 Avenue L NE, Unit #501A
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501 Avenue L NE, Unit #501A

501 Avenue L NEWinter Haven, FL 33881
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property at 907 Center Ave

$1,050 - $1,200

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907 Center Ave

Haines CityFL33844
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2043 Shakespeare St
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2043 Shakespeare St

2043 Shakespeare StLakeland, FL 33801
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Cheapest Available Polk County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Polk County, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Landings Apartment Homes in the Westwood Villas neighborhood priced from $899. Grand at Grenelefe in the Sequoyah Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Landings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom - BRANDYWYNE1BR,1BA$899
Grand at GrenelefeStudioStudio,1BA$900
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
Lakeview Tower-62+ Community1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$995
Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk County, FL

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polk County area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3 BR Model at Preserve at Poinciana in the in the Lake Toho neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Polk County apartment is the 741 Simone Ct Model at 741 Simone Ct, Unit 2 starting at $650 with a $0.33 price per square foot in the Randall Heights 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.
Preserve at Poinciana3 BR3BR,2BA$0.91
741 Simone Ct, Unit 2741 Simone Ct2BR,2BA$0.33
Lilac PointeCali4BR,2BA$1.24
RiverstoneLuna4BR,2BA$1.28
1740 Magnolia St, Unit 1740 Magnolia1740 Magnolia St3BR,2BA$1.27
The Villages at Laurel Meadows2 bed / 2.5 bath - Townhouse Mid-Upgrade2BR,2.5BA$1.28
Lakeland Grand1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Villas at Lake Smart Apartments2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Briarcrest at Winter HavenAriana II1BR,1BA$1.22
501 Avenue L NE, Unit #501A501 Avenue L NE1BR,1BA$1.25

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 $900.

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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