Average Rent in Lakeland, FL

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Current Versus Historical Lakeland, FL Rents

Lakeland rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $2,490 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,900, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $99 (-8.37%) year-over-year from $1,179 to $1,080. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $92 (7.76%) year-over-year from $1,181 to $1,273. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $101 (7.21%) year-over-year from $1,399 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $220 (11.72%) year-over-year from $1,878 to $2,098. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $115 (-4.75%) year-over-year from $2,420 to $2,305. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 4.45% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 22.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.71% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.45% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.51% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.02	$1,273	$1,181 (7.76%)	$990 (28.54%)
2 BR	$1.64	$1,500	$1,399 (7.21%)	$1,420 (5.63%)
3 BR	$1.42	$2,098	$1,878 (11.72%)	$1,896 (10.64%)
4+ BR	$1.18	$2,305	$2,420 (-4.75%)	$2,180 (5.73%)

Historical Rents in Lakeland, FL

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Top Cities Near Lakeland

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Lakeland. The average rent in Lakeland is currently $2,200 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Winter Haven, FL, with an average rent of $1,900, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Lakeland, FL is Four Corners, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare Lakeland, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 1.31% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Lakeland, FL are about 22.99% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Lakeland, FL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Winter Haven, FL	N/A	$1,198	$1,700	$1,900
Four Corners, FL	N/A	$1,325	$2,125	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Lakeland

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Lakeland

Some of these counties include Winter Haven-Auburndale, FL, Zephyrhills, FL, and Lakeland, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,050. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Winter Haven-Auburndale, FL. It's average rent per month is $1,950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,495, Wimauma-Riverview, FL is the most expensive county by Lakeland, FL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Lakeland, FL is 5.72% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Lakeland, FL is 2.73% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Winter Haven-Auburndale, FL	N/A	$1,198	$1,500	$1,950
Zephyrhills, FL	N/A	$1,100	$1,500	$1,975
Lakeland, FL	N/A	$1,223	$1,550	$2,000
Haines City, FL	$1,020	$1,150	$1,700	$2,100
Brandon, FL	N/A	$1,450	$1,645	$2,113
Wimauma-Riverview, FL	N/A	N/A	$2,099	$2,495

Top Zipcodes Near Lakeland

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Lakeland Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Lakeland, FL?

The average monthly rental price for Lakeland, FL apartments for rent is approximately $1,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Lakeland, FL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Lakeland, FL.

How much is a studio apartment in Lakeland, FL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Lakeland.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Lakeland, FL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,245 and an average price per square feet of $2.02. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lakeland.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Lakeland, FL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,555 and an average price per square feet of $1.64. There are a total of 26 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lakeland.

How have rent prices in Lakeland, FL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Lakeland, FL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Lakeland, FL?

A reasonable rent price in Lakeland, FL is around $1,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.