Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 1, 2026
Average rent in
Bartow, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 1, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Bartow, FL rent slipped 5.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,745/month. Renters today are paying $90 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,950/month in July 2024.
Compared to national trends
Bartow sits 10.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 75 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Bartow run around $1,620/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,000/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,284/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,798/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,100/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,900/month while apartments sit at $1,125/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Bartow, FL, Floral Lakes rents rose 68.0% year over year to $1,995/month, and Richland Manor increased 47.8% to $1,885/month. These gains contrast with the citywide decline of 5.7%, showing localized strength in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Bartow
$1,745/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Bartow is $1,745 per month as of May 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $205 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bartow
75
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bartow rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bartow, FL
Average rent prices in Bartow have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Bartow, FL
Rent prices in Bartow vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bartow is $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Bartow run $1,055 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,284.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,620 | 2% |  71% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,284 | No Change | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,797 | 4% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | 6% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Bartow | $2,100 | |
Floral Lakes | $1,895 | |
Gordonville | $1,805 | |
Hack Lake | $1,895 | |
Lake Krenson Estates | $1,400 | |
Richland Manor | $1,850 | |
Wind Meadows | $2,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,125 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,900 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $923 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,620
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
71%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,284
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
Richland Manor
Average rent
$1,850
Hack Lake
Average rent
$1,895
Wind Meadows
Average rent
$2,100
Downtown Bartow
Average rent
$2,100
Lake Krenson Estates
Average rent
$1,400
Floral Lakes
Average rent
$1,895
Gordonville
Average rent
$1,805
Apartments
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$923
Last 30 days
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Bartow, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Bartow, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bartow and Auburndale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bartow
11%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bartow, FL is 3% lower than the median rent in Auburndale, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$2,200
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2%$1,942
3%$1,525
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2%$1,752
3%$1,981
21%$1,355
5%$2,774
4%$2,000
3%$1,700
18%Discover rentals in Bartow, FL
5d+ ago
181 Alan Loop, Bartow, FL 33830
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bartow
1290 Henson Ln, Bartow, FL 33830
2 beds
1 bath
$850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bartow
1290 Henson Ln #2, Bartow, FL 33830
2 beds
1 bath
$850
House for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bartow
1290 Henson Ln #1, Bartow, FL 33830
2 beds
2 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,175
$3,015
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bartow
1705 Davis Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,360
House for rent
Available Jul 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bartow
925 Tangelo Cir, Bartow, FL 33830
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,925
House for rent
Available Jun 8
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,099
$1,999
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 22
2d ago
Verified
502 Patton Loop, Bartow, FL 33830
4 beds
2 baths
$2,049
House for rent
Available Mar 18
1d ago
Hack Lake condo for rent in Bartow
1335 E Bay St #D, Bartow, FL 33830
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Condo for rent
Available May 30
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,040
$1,700
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 19
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,140
$1,950
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 7
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,120
$1,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 7
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,960
$1,675
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 4
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,099
$1,999
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 22
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,885
$1,765
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,175
$3,015
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,040
$1,700
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 19
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Frequently asked questions for Bartow, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Bartow rental market.
How much is rent in Bartow?
The average rent in Bartow is $1,745 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bartow?
Average rent prices in Bartow have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Bartow rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bartow is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $205 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bartow?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bartow are Lake Krenson Estates ($1,400/mo), Gordonville ($1,805/mo), and Richland Manor ($1,850/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bartow?
To comfortably afford rent in Bartow, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bartow?
One-bedroom apartments in Bartow average around $1,100 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments experienced a 6.2% decline from the previous year, making them more affordable than before.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).