Cheap Homes for Rent in Polk County, FL from $600 (275 Rentals)

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property at 131 B St

$600

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

131 B St

Lake WalesFL33853

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property at 324 Pearl St

$850

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

324 Pearl 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 3 Beds unit found at Summerlin Oaks Apartments in the Park View neighborhood priced from $492. 436 E Park Ave in the Altadena neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summerlin Oaks Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$492
436 E Park Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$795
LeMans Apartments of LakelandStudioStudio,1BA$875
Georgetown Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$885
The Landings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom - BRANDYWYNE1BR,1BA$899
Grand at GrenelefestudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk County, FL

As of December 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Polk County area is the $1.04 price per square foot Hayden Model at Lilac Pointe in the in the Davenport Estates neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Polk County apartment is the Hayden Model at Cedar Ridge starting at $2,720 with a $1.05 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.
Lilac PointeHayden5BR,3BA$1.04
Cedar RidgeHayden5BR,3BA$1.05
Preserve at Poinciana4 BR4BR,2BA$0.88
741 Simone Ct, Unit 2741 Simone Ct4BR,2BA$1.08
The Townhomes of Evergreen on Lake Idylwild3x2.53BR,2.5BA$0.98
21 Mountain Dr, Unit 2121 Mountain Dr2BR,1BA$0.90
Briarcrest at Winter HavenThe Hartridge II3BR,2BA$1.04
Summerlin Oaks Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.42
436 E Park Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.06
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 888 Apartments for Rent in Polk County, FL with pricing that ranges from $700 to $16,452. There are also 2224 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Polk County ranging from $600 to $8,999.

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 $8,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,081.

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 $1,019 to $8,373, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $925 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,430.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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