Average Rent in Lakeland, FL

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Current Versus Historical Lakeland, FL Rents

Lakeland rentals average $895 for a studio rental to $2,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,700, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $130 (-14.05%) year-over-year from $925 to $795. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $139 (11.45%) year-over-year from $1,211 to $1,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1 (-0.06%) year-over-year from $1,451 to $1,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $27 (1.39%) year-over-year from $1,923 to $1,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $138 (6.08%) year-over-year from $2,263 to $2,400. 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 4.02% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.87% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.50% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.54% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.70% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$19.90	$795	$925 (-14.05%)	$655 (21.31%)
1 BR	$24.00	$1,350	$1,211 (11.45%)	$1,071 (26.07%)
2 BR	$17.82	$1,450	$1,451 (-0.06%)	$1,489 (-2.63%)
3 BR	$16.70	$1,950	$1,923 (1.39%)	$1,991 (-2.05%)
4+ BR	$13.35	$2,400	$2,263 (6.08%)	$2,232 (7.55%)

Historical Rents in Lakeland, FL

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Top Cities Near Lakeland

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Lakeland. The average rent in Lakeland is currently $2,310 per month. 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 Horizon West, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,925 per month.

Let's compare Lakeland, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 2.67% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Lakeland, FL are about 24.10% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.68% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Lakeland, FL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Winter Haven, FL	$3,750	$1,195	$1,500	$1,900
Brandon, FL	N/A	$1,300	$1,625	$2,000
Haines City, FL	N/A	$690	$1,348	$2,150
Wesley Chapel, FL	N/A	$1,450	$1,799	$2,295
Wimauma, FL	N/A	$1,899	$2,383	$2,325
Riverview, FL	N/A	$1,375	$1,800	$2,350
Four Corners, FL	N/A	$1,397	$2,100	$2,511
Horizon West, FL	$1,800	$1,510	$2,373	$2,925

Top Neighborhoods Near Lakeland

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Lakeland

There are a total of 6 counties located by Lakeland, FL. Some of these counties include Lakeland, FL, Winter Haven-Auburndale, FL, and Zephyrhills, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,998. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Lakeland, FL. Its average rent per month is $1,795. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,383, Wimauma-Riverview, FL is the most expensive county by Lakeland, FL.

Typically, rent for studios in Lakeland, FL is 58.10% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Lakeland, FL is 9.44% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Lakeland, FL is 4.26% 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	$1,295	$1,450	$1,795
Winter Haven-Auburndale, FL	$3,750	$1,150	$1,400	$1,813
Zephyrhills, FL	N/A	$1,100	$1,430	$1,995
Brandon, FL	N/A	$1,350	$1,650	$2,000
Haines City, FL	$750	$1,000	$1,574	$2,050
Wimauma-Riverview, FL	N/A	$1,899	$2,000	$2,383

Top Zipcodes Near Lakeland

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near Lakeland, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,050.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Lakeland, FL is $1,200 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,495 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 7 zipcodes in Lakeland, FL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
34747, Celebration, FL	$1,300	$1,750	$1,995	$2,400
33844, Haines City, FL	$750	$950	$1,300	$2,050
33880, Eagle Lake, FL	N/A	$1,200	$1,350	$1,775
33881, Winter Haven, FL	$3,750	$1,100	$1,500	$1,798
33896, Kissimmee, FL	N/A	$1,299	$1,871	$2,400
34714, Clermont, FL	N/A	$800	N/A	$2,500
33510, Brandon, FL	N/A	$1,250	$1,495	$1,995

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 $1,700. 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 $895 and an average price per square feet of $19.90. There are a total of 5 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 $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $24.00. There are a total of 15 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 $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $17.82. There are a total of 60 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 -0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Lakeland, FL?

A reasonable rent price in Lakeland, FL is around $1,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.