Average Rent in Lakeland, FL

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Current Versus Historical Lakeland, FL Rents

Lakeland rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $2,423 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,895, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $294 (52.79%) year-over-year from $556 to $850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $162 (15.20%) year-over-year from $1,063 to $1,225. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $195 (13.64%) year-over-year from $1,430 to $1,625. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $88 (4.44%) year-over-year from $1,973 to $2,060. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $264 (11.89%) year-over-year from $2,217 to $2,480. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.52% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.43% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.74% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.62% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.60	$1,225	$1,063 (15.20%)	$908 (34.86%)
2 BR	$1.44	$1,625	$1,430 (13.64%)	$1,138 (42.86%)
3 BR	$1.38	$2,060	$1,973 (4.44%)	$1,847 (11.55%)
4+ BR	$1.15	$2,480	$2,217 (11.89%)	$2,117 (17.17%)

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 $2,225 per month. Our records show that Winter Haven, FL, with an average rent of $1,950, 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 1.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Lakeland, FL are about 2.34% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.76% more affordable. 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	$1,175	$1,375	$1,950
Four Corners, FL	N/A	$1,300	$1,900	$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, Lakeland, FL, and Zephyrhills, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,100. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Winter Haven-Auburndale, FL. It's average rent per month is $1,850. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,450, Wimauma-Riverview, FL is the most expensive county by Lakeland, FL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Lakeland, FL is 14.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Lakeland, FL is 1.56% more expensive 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	$1,050	$1,350	$1,850
Lakeland, FL	N/A	$1,200	$1,500	$1,930
Zephyrhills, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,500	$2,100
Brandon, FL	N/A	$1,425	$1,700	$2,100
Haines City, FL	$950	$1,100	$1,650	$2,150
Wimauma-Riverview, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,900	$2,450

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 $1,895. 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 $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $1.60. There are a total of 4 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 $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $1.44. There are a total of 21 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 0.53%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Lakeland, FL?

A reasonable rent price in Lakeland, FL is around $1,516/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.