Average Rent in Bartow, FL

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Current Versus Historical Bartow, FL Rents

Bartow rentals average $850 for a 1-bedroom rental to $1,850 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,850, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,500 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $49 (-5.42%) year-over-year from $899 to $850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $72 (-5.23%) year-over-year from $1,367 to $1,295. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $135 (7.87%) year-over-year from $1,715 to $1,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $350 (-15.91%) year-over-year from $2,200 to $1,850. 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 down by 15.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.26% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.88% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.89% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$29.14	$850	$899 (-5.42%)	$1,005 (-15.43%)
2 BR	$18.13	$1,295	$1,367 (-5.23%)	$1,329 (-2.57%)
3 BR	$16.76	$1,850	$1,715 (7.87%)	$1,914 (-3.36%)
4+ BR	$16.30	$1,850	$2,200 (-15.91%)	$2,219 (-16.62%)

Historical Rents in Bartow, FL

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Top Cities Near Bartow

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Bartow. The average rent in Bartow is currently $1,850 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lakeland, FL, with an average rent of $1,647, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bartow, FL is Haines City, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,100 per month.

Let's compare Bartow, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 38.24% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Bartow, FL are about 10.80% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.57% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Bartow, FL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lakeland, FL	$895	$1,175	$1,350	$1,647
Winter Haven, FL	$401	$1,190	$1,385	$1,850
Haines City, FL	$950	$1,025	$1,700	$2,100

Top Neighborhoods Near Bartow

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Bartow

There are a total of 4 counties located by Bartow, FL. Some of these counties include Lakeland, FL, Winter Haven-Auburndale, FL, and Bartow, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,825. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lakeland, FL. Its average rent per month is $1,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,100, Haines City, FL is the most expensive county by Bartow, FL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bartow, FL is 23.47% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bartow, FL is 11.40% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lakeland, FL	$895	$1,099	$1,350	$1,700
Winter Haven-Auburndale, FL	$640	$1,190	$1,435	$1,800
Bartow, FL	N/A	$850	$1,295	$1,850
Haines City, FL	$925	$1,000	$1,600	$2,100

Top Zipcodes Near Bartow

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Bartow, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,663. A total of 3 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 33801, Crystal Lake, FL at $1,450 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,100 per month is 33844, Haines City, FL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $201. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Bartow, FL is $1,149 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,388 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 4 zipcodes in Bartow, FL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
33844, Haines City, FL	$823	$999	$1,498	$2,100
33880, Eagle Lake, FL	$401	$1,175	$1,375	$1,600
33881, Winter Haven, FL	N/A	$1,148	$1,400	$1,725
33801, Crystal Lake, FL	N/A	$1,150	$1,350	$1,450

Frequently Asked Questions - Bartow Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Bartow, FL?

The average monthly rental price for Bartow, FL apartments for rent is approximately $1,850. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Bartow, 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 Bartow, FL.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $850 and an average price per square feet of $29.14. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bartow.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $18.13. There are a total of 11 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bartow.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Bartow, FL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Bartow, FL?

A reasonable rent price in Bartow, FL is around $1,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.