Average Rent in Lakeland, FL

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Current Versus Historical Lakeland, FL Rents

Lakeland rentals average $895 for a studio rental to $2,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,620, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $106 (-10.61%) year-over-year from $1,001 to $895. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $20 (-1.64%) year-over-year from $1,220 to $1,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $214 (-13.50%) year-over-year from $1,587 to $1,373. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $43 (2.25%) year-over-year from $1,922 to $1,965. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $457 (20.36%) year-over-year from $2,243 to $2,700. 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 7.07% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.41% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.43% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.21% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$21.48	$895	$1,001 (-10.61%)	$7,016 (-87.24%)
1 BR	$21.69	$1,200	$1,220 (-1.64%)	$1,037 (15.76%)
2 BR	$18.46	$1,373	$1,587 (-13.50%)	$1,395 (-1.61%)
3 BR	$16.53	$1,965	$1,922 (2.25%)	$1,890 (3.98%)
4+ BR	$12.51	$2,700	$2,243 (20.36%)	$2,308 (17.01%)

Historical Rents in Lakeland, FL

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Top Cities Near Lakeland

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Lakeland. The average rent in Lakeland is currently $2,375 per month. Our records show that Winter Haven, FL, with an average rent of $1,850, 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 $2,900 per month.

Let's compare Lakeland, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 9.47% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Lakeland, FL are about 33.33% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.29% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Lakeland, FL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Winter Haven, FL	$401	$1,190	$1,385	$1,850
Haines City, FL	$950	$1,050	$1,700	$2,100
Brandon, FL	N/A	$1,300	$1,600	$2,150
Riverview, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,823	$2,375
Wesley Chapel, FL	N/A	$1,375	$1,850	$2,400
Four Corners, FL	N/A	$1,400	$1,800	$2,500
Horizon West, FL	$1,800	$1,800	$2,400	$2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Lakeland

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Lakeland

There are a total of 7 counties located by Lakeland, FL. Some of these counties include Lakeland, FL, Winter Haven-Auburndale, FL, and Bartow, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. 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 $2,500, Wimauma-Riverview, FL is the most expensive county by Lakeland, FL.

Typically, rent for studios in Lakeland, FL is 95.53% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Lakeland, FL is 7.41% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Lakeland, FL is 10.74% 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	$1,100	$1,350	$1,700
Winter Haven-Auburndale, FL	$640	$1,190	$1,435	$1,800
Bartow, FL	N/A	$850	$1,295	$1,850
Zephyrhills, FL	N/A	$1,100	$1,495	$2,000
Brandon, FL	N/A	$1,350	$1,635	$2,095
Haines City, FL	$925	$1,000	$1,600	$2,100
Wimauma-Riverview, FL	$40	N/A	$1,875	$2,500

Top Zipcodes Near Lakeland

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near Lakeland, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,150. One zipcode has 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 $2,550 per month is 34747, Celebration, FL.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Lakeland, FL is $1,163 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,448 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 8 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	$1,550	$1,650	$1,800	$2,550
33801, Crystal Lake, FL	N/A	$1,150	$1,350	$1,450
33844, Haines City, FL	$823	$1,025	$1,498	$2,100
33896, Kissimmee, FL	N/A	$950	$1,740	$2,400
33880, Eagle Lake, FL	$401	$1,175	$1,375	$1,625
33881, Winter Haven, FL	N/A	$1,148	$1,398	$1,725
34714, Clermont, FL	N/A	$1,350	N/A	$2,463
33511, Brandon, FL	N/A	$1,350	$1,800	$2,200

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 $1,620. 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 $21.48. There are a total of 6 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 $1,188 and an average price per square feet of $21.69. There are a total of 14 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 $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $18.46. There are a total of 39 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 -0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Lakeland, FL?

A reasonable rent price in Lakeland, FL is around $1,296/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.