
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Polk County, FL from $300 (222 Rentals)
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Grand at Grenelefe

706 Bogie Ct

Total Monthly Price
50 Sun Air Blvd E, Unit 207

50 Sun Air Blvd E, Unit 1

The Landings Apartment Homes

Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes

1131 5th St SW, Unit 4 downstairs

920 Columbia Ave

1413 Warren Ave
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Twin Lakes Estates II

Carlton Arms of South Lakeland

Carlton Arms of North Lakeland

Lakeview Tower

241 Caribbean Dr

352 Caribbean Dr

44199 US-27, Unit Double Room

44199 US-27, Unit King Room

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1652 Barney Bass Rd

663 Ave J NW
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Carlton Arms Of Winter Haven

Quails Bluff

Oakcrest Apartments

621 Washington Palm Loop

613 Coconut Palm Way

Crystal Court Apartments

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Villas at Lake Smart Apartments

4570 Transport Rd

Briarcrest at Winter Haven
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493 Lake Howard Dr SW

659 Caribbean Dr

2529 Tanglewood St

121-123 W 6th St

Central Haven Apartments

44199 US-27, Unit Single Room

Sutton Place

Bonny Apartments

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420 Crevasse St, Unit Apartment

457 Arapahoe Ave
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607 Kansas Ave

2043 Shakespeare St

Haven at Lake Deer

710 Ave C SW

140 Ave W NW

3215 Baird Ave, Unit L-82

3215 Baird Ave, Unit N-97

3215 Baird Ave, Unit H-49

3215 Baird Ave, Unit L-82

3215 Baird Ave, Unit H-49
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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 | $1,157 | $700 | $2,099 |
| Polk County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $650 | $2,386 |
| Polk County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,780 | $993 | $3,250 |
| Polk County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,233 | $1,144 | $10,000+ |
| Polk County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,366 | $1,430 | $10,000+ |
| Polk County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,473 | $2,500 | $7,796 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand at Grenelefe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| The Landings Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom - LANDINGS | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 110 Stephenson Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $945 |
| Lakeview Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Quails Bluff | Quails Bluff A | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk County, FL
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polk County area is the $1.03 price per square foot 4 BR Model at The Preserve at Poinciana - Homes for Rent in the in the Lake Toho neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Polk County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Lakeland Grand starting at $2,172 with a $1.17 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Preserve at Poinciana - Homes for Rent | 4 BR | 4BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Lakeland Grand | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Bridgewater Grand | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| 690 Avenue C SE, Unit 690 | 690 Avenue C SE | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Summerlin Oaks Apartments | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Twin Lakes Estates II | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 132-988 E Palmetto St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Villas at Lake Smart Apartments | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| 110 Stephenson Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 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 $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 $945 at 110 Stephenson Ave.
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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