Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 16, 2026
Average rent in
Bartow, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Bartow, FL rent slipped 8.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,642/month. Renters today are paying $112 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Bartow sits 15.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 65 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Bartow run around $1,620/month, 1-bedrooms around $900/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,328/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,772/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,125/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Bartow
$1,642/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Bartow is $1,642 per month as of July 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $307 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bartow
65
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bartow rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bartow, FL
Average rent prices in Bartow have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,257, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Bartow run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,620 |  3% | 74% | |
1 bedroom | $900 | 3% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,327 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,772 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,125 | 2% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Bartow | $1,530 | |
Floral Lakes | $1,850 | |
Gordonville | $2,000 | |
Hack Lake | $1,700 | |
Lake Krenson Estates | $1,949 | |
Richland Manor | $1,470 | |
Wind Meadows | $1,620 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,257 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,795 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $876 | 11% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,620
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
74%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,327
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,772
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Richland Manor
Average rent
$1,470
Wind Meadows
Average rent
$1,620
Hack Lake
Average rent
$1,700
Gordonville
Average rent
$2,000
Downtown Bartow
Average rent
$1,530
Lake Krenson Estates
Average rent
$1,949
Floral Lakes
Average rent
$1,850
Apartments
Average rent
$1,257
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$876
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
16%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bartow, FL is 9% lower than the median rent in Auburndale, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,805
4%$2,200
$1,350
16%$1,999
1%$1,525
10%$1,995
2%$1,750
4%$2,050
2%$1,435
9%$2,700
1%$2,070
3%$1,750
5%Discover rentals in Bartow, FL
2d ago
181 Alan Loop, Bartow, FL 33830
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
550 Battle Ave #550, Bartow, FL 33830
4 beds
2 baths
$999
$750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bartow
1450 E Church St #10, Bartow, FL 33830
3 beds
2 baths
$850
House for rent
Available Jul 27
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
1606 Taylor Landing Dr, Bartow, FL 33830
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
10h ago
100 Laurel Cir, Bartow, FL 33830
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500–$1,960
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hack Lake house for rent in Bartow
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
House for rent
Available Jan 9
6m ago
1285 N Holland Pkwy, Bartow, FL 33830
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,265
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
339 Macarthur St, Bartow, FL 33830
4 beds
3 baths
$2,225
House for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,979
House for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,849
House for rent
Available May 22
20h ago
Floral Lakes house for rent in Bartow
2055 S Floral Ave #50, Bartow, FL 33830
2 beds
2 baths
$1,399
House for rent
Available Aug 5
17h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,875
$1,710
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 25
17h ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$2,640
$2,510
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 12
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
Available Jul 28
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,690
$1,595
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 10
3d ago
Verified
550 Battle Ave #550, Bartow, FL 33830
4 beds
2 baths
$999
$750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
17h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,585
$2,270
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 25
17h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195
$2,050
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 27
17h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,935
$1,795
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 17
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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 $1,642 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bartow?
Average rent prices in Bartow have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Bartow rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bartow is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $307 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bartow?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bartow are Richland Manor ($1,470/mo), Downtown Bartow ($1,530/mo), and Wind Meadows ($1,620/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bartow?
To comfortably afford rent in Bartow, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bartow?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Bartow average around $1,020/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,350/month.
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).