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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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property at 155 Denice Dr

$795

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$795
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$795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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155 Denice Dr, Unit #3

155 Denice Dr
LakelandFL33805

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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property at 305 E Polk Ave

$900

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$900
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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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305 E Polk Ave

Lake WalesFL33853
property at 43420 US-27

$900

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$900
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$900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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43420 US-27, Unit 413

43420 US-27
DavenportFL33837
property at 352 Caribbean Dr

$950

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$950
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$950

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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352 Caribbean Dr

DavenportFL33897

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property at 241 Caribbean Dr

$950

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$950
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$950

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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241 Caribbean Dr

DavenportFL33897
property at 110 Forest Ave

$950 - $1,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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110 Forest Ave

DavenportFL33837

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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 $508. Grand at Grenelefe in the Sequoyah Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summerlin Oaks Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$508
Grand at GrenelefeStudioStudio,1BA$649
The Landings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom - LANDINGS1BR,1BA$899
Lakeview TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
663 Avenue J Nw1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk County, FL

As of August 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 Aria Model at Cedar Ridge starting at $2,105 with a $1.26 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.
The Preserve at Poinciana - Homes for Rent4 BR4BR,2BA$1.03
Cedar RidgeAria3BR,2BA$1.26
136 Myrtle Ave, Unit House of Warriors136 Myrtle Ave2BR,1BA$0.63
690 Avenue C SE, Unit 690690 Avenue C SE3BR,2BA$1.13
The Villages at Laurel Meadows2 bed / 2.5 bath - Townhouse Mid-Upgrade2BR,2.5BA$1.28
Pointe Grand Davenport2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Summerlin Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.06
Villas at Lake Smart Apartments2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Briarcrest at Winter HavenThe Ariana1BR,1BA$1.26
50 Sun Air Blvd E, Unit 150 Sun Air Blvd EStudio ,1BA$1.07

Frequently Asked Questions about Polk County

What type of rentals are currently available in Polk County?

There are currently 874 Apartments for Rent in Polk County, FL with pricing that ranges from $550 to $16,486. There are also 1673 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Polk County ranging from $600 to $69,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Polk County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Polk County ranges from $600 to $69,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,051.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Polk County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Polk County range from $1,144 to $6,103, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,590 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,430.

Expert Rental Resources

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