Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 31, 2026
Average rent in
Bartow, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 31, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Bartow rent stands today
Bartow, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,762/month. Renters are paying $6 less per month on average than last year, but month over month rent increased 2.9%, showing recent upward movement in the market.
Compared to national trends
Bartow sits 7.7% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, with 60 total rentals available. This positions Bartow as a moderately priced market for renters seeking value in Florida.
Price ranges
Studios rent for a median of $1,620/month, 1-bedrooms $1,080/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,110/month in Bartow. The inventory is weighted toward larger units, with 4+ bedrooms making up 32.9% of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Richland Manor rents climbed 65.2% year over year, reaching a median of $1,900/month. This contrasts with the broadly flat citywide trend in Bartow, FL, showing localized strength in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Bartow
$1,762/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Bartow is $1,762 per month as of August 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $147 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bartow
60
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bartow rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bartow, FL
Average rent prices in Bartow have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,225, whereas a house costs $1,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Bartow run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,284.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,620 |  5% | 78% | |
1 bedroom | $1,080 | 13% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,257 | 1% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $1,799 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,110 | No Change | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Bartow | $1,825 | |
Floral Lakes | $1,897 | |
Gordonville | $2,035 | |
Hack Lake | $1,600 | |
Lake Krenson Estates | $1,647 | |
Richland Manor | $1,900 | |
Wind Meadows | $2,092 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,225 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,897 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $891 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,620
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
78%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,080
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,257
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,110
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
Richland Manor
Average rent
$1,900
Wind Meadows
Average rent
$2,092
Hack Lake
Average rent
$1,600
Lake Krenson Estates
Average rent
$1,647
Downtown Bartow
Average rent
$1,825
Floral Lakes
Average rent
$1,897
Gordonville
Average rent
$2,035
Apartments
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,897
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$891
Last 30 days
7%
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
8%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bartow, FL is 1% lower than the median rent in Auburndale, FL.
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3%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 #2, Bartow, FL 33830
2 beds
1 bath
$850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bartow
1290 Henson Ln #1, Bartow, FL 33830
2 beds
2 baths
$900
House for rent
3d ago
Richland Manor apartment for rent in Bartow
2 beds
1 bath
$1,145
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
550 Battle Ave #550, Bartow, FL 33830
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Bartow
550 Battle Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
1 bed
1 bath
$5,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bartow
3 beds
2 baths
$2,595
$2,495
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,110
House for rent
Available Oct 13
2h ago
Verified
2201 Morning Mist Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
4 beds
3 baths
$2,335
$2,049
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 10
4d ago
Verified
1570 Meadows Pond Dr, Bartow, FL 33830
3 beds
2 baths
$1,825
House for rent
Available Aug 20
3d ago
House for rent in Bartow
648 Eisenhower St, Bartow, FL 33830
4 beds
2 baths
$1,895
$1,745
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
181 Alan Loop, Bartow, FL 33830
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,070
$1,920
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 20
3d ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$2,385
$2,270
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 14
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,935
$1,700
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
$1,745
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 14
2h ago
Verified
2201 Morning Mist Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
4 beds
3 baths
$2,335
$2,049
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 10
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,135
$1,980
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 14
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,070
$1,920
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 20
3d ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$2,385
$2,270
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 14
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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 $1,762 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bartow?
Average rent prices in Bartow have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Bartow rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bartow is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $147 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bartow?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bartow are Hack Lake ($1,600/mo), Lake Krenson Estates ($1,647/mo), and Downtown Bartow ($1,825/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bartow?
To comfortably afford rent in Bartow, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bartow?
November stands out as the best time to apartment hunt in Bartow, with the lowest rents of the year and the least competitive market conditions. April sees the highest rents, with roughly 12% difference between these months.
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).