Average Rent in Lakeland, FL

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Current Versus Historical Lakeland, FL Rents

Lakeland rentals average $795 for a studio rental to $2,448 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,749, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $103 (11.59%) year-over-year from $892 to $995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $145 (-11.63%) year-over-year from $1,245 to $1,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $34 (2.33%) year-over-year from $1,466 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $63 (3.30%) year-over-year from $1,914 to $1,978. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $224 (9.44%) year-over-year from $2,376 to $2,600. 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 11.17% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.39% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.57% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.58% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.63% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$19.08	$995	$892 (11.59%)	$955 (4.19%)
1 BR	$25.06	$1,100	$1,245 (-11.63%)	$1,106 (-0.53%)
2 BR	$17.47	$1,500	$1,466 (2.33%)	$1,505 (-0.33%)
3 BR	$16.74	$1,978	$1,914 (3.30%)	$1,957 (1.06%)
4+ BR	$13.74	$2,600	$2,376 (9.44%)	$2,413 (7.73%)

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 $2,395 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 $3,025 per month.

Let's compare Lakeland, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 19.32% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Lakeland, FL are about 16.63% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.82% 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	$1,150	$1,190	$1,500	$1,850
Brandon, FL	N/A	$1,298	$1,600	$2,073
Haines City, FL	N/A	$1,200	$1,700	$2,150
Wesley Chapel, FL	N/A	$1,500	$1,950	$2,395
Riverview, FL	N/A	$1,400	$1,750	$2,499
Four Corners, FL	N/A	$1,313	$2,000	$2,500
Horizon West, FL	N/A	$1,600	$2,325	$3,025

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 $2,061. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Lakeland, FL. Its average rent per month is $1,800. 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 3.46% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Lakeland, FL is 2.23% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Lakeland, FL is 2.58% 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	$795	$1,100	$1,450	$1,800
Winter Haven-Auburndale, FL	$1,150	$1,149	$1,463	$1,845
Zephyrhills, FL	$850	$1,100	$1,450	$2,050
Brandon, FL	N/A	$1,300	$1,698	$2,073
Haines City, FL	$875	$1,000	$1,615	$2,080
Wimauma-Riverview, FL	N/A	$1,400	$1,800	$2,500

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 $2,125. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 33880, Eagle Lake, FL at $1,700 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,498 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 $1,195 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,550 per month. Which comes out to $18 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	$1,400	$1,650	$2,000	$2,498
33844, Haines City, FL	N/A	$1,150	$1,300	$2,100
33880, Eagle Lake, FL	N/A	$1,099	$1,400	$1,700
33881, Winter Haven, FL	$1,150	$1,195	$1,550	$1,800
33896, Kissimmee, FL	N/A	$1,455	$1,900	$2,400
34714, Clermont, FL	N/A	$950	N/A	$2,450
33511, Brandon, FL	N/A	$1,325	$1,750	$2,125

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 $1,749. 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 $795 and an average price per square feet of $19.08. 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 $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $25.06. There are a total of 10 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 $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $17.47. There are a total of 54 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 0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Lakeland, FL?

A reasonable rent price in Lakeland, FL is around $1,399/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.