Cheap Homes for Rent in Polk County, FL from $500 (247 Rentals)

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property at 306 Mango Dr

$695

Studio Rentals

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306 Mango Dr

DavenportFL33897

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property at 631 Bay Leaf Dr

$750

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$750
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$750

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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631 Bay Leaf Dr

PoincianaFL34759
property at 324 Pearl St

$795

1 Bedroom Rentals

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324 Pearl St

Lake WalesFL33853

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property at 315 Sangster St

$800

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$800
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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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315 Sangster St

FrostproofFL33843
property at 203 W Wall St

$850

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$850
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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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203 W Wall St, Unit 2

203 W Wall St
FrostproofFL33843
property at 932 Hart St

$850

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$850
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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932 Hart St

Lake WalesFL33859

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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. Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes in the Honeytree neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand at GrenelefeStudioStudio,1BA$700
Lakeland Manor Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$899
The Landings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom - BRANDYWYNE1BR,1BA$899
Twin Lakes Estates II1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$909
110 Stephenson Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$945
Lakeview TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Quails BluffQuails Bluff A1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk County, FL

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polk County area is the $1.00 price per square foot Tybee Model at Redding Pointe in the in the Lakeland Interstate Business Park neighborhood starting from $2,624. The second greatest value Polk County apartment is the 4 BR Model at The Preserve at Poinciana - Homes for Rent starting at $2,350 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Lake Toho 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.
Redding PointeTybee5BR,3BA$1.00
The Preserve at Poinciana - Homes for Rent4 BR4BR,2BA$1.03
Lakeland Grand3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.12
207 N 10th St, Unit 207 N 10th St, Davenport, FL 33837207 N 10th St2BR,1BA$1.01
501 Avenue L NE501 Avenue L NE2BR,1BA$1.19
132-988 E Palmetto St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.10
Summerlin Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.06
Villas at Lake Smart Apartments2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$1.10
110 Stephenson Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.07
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 873 Apartments for Rent in Polk County, FL with pricing that ranges from $650 to $24,183. There are also 1689 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Polk County ranging from $575 to $13,500.

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 $575 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,189.

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 $1,000 to $10,169, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $4,745. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $875 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.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.