Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Lake Wales, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lake Wales rent stands today
Lake Wales, FL rent rose 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,380/month. Renters are paying $104 more per month on average than last year, extending a recent upward trend with a 5.6% increase month over month.
Compared to national trends
Lake Wales sits 29.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in Florida with 99 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Lake Wales rent for $995/month, 1-bedrooms for $875/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,225/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,792/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,065/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Lake Wales
$1,380/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Lake Wales is $1,380 per month as of June 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $570 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lake Wales
99
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lake Wales rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lake Wales, FL
Average rent prices in Lake Wales have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Lake Wales, FL
Rent prices in Lake Wales vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lake Wales is $1,282, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Wales run $1,035 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 | No Change | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $875 | 8% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $1,225 | 2% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $1,792 | 2% |  3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,065 | No Change | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Country Club Village | $1,400 | |
Country Oaks Estates | $1,695 | |
Dinner Lake Shores | $1,850 | |
Downtown Lake Wales | $1,400 | |
Lake Ashton Golf Club | $1,850 | |
Longleaf Business Park | $1,695 | |
Mountain Lake | $1,500 | |
Ridge Manor | $1,500 | |
Twin Lake Park | $1,635 | |
Waverly | $1,595 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,282 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $895 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $817 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,792
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,065
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
Downtown Lake Wales
Average rent
$1,400
Ridge Manor
Average rent
$1,500
Dinner Lake Shores
Average rent
$1,850
Lake Ashton Golf Club
Average rent
$1,850
Longleaf Business Park
Average rent
$1,695
Mountain Lake
Average rent
$1,500
Country Club Village
Average rent
$1,400
Twin Lake Park
Average rent
$1,635
Waverly
Average rent
$1,595
Country Oaks Estates
Average rent
$1,695
Apartments
Average rent
$1,282
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$817
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lake Wales, 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 Lake Wales, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lake Wales and Auburndale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lake Wales
29%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lake Wales, FL is 23% lower than the median rent in Auburndale, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,800
3%$1,700
5%$1,300
12%$1,900
5%$2,200
3%$1,600
9%$1,630
16%$2,020
2%$1,466
7%$1,763
1%$1,817
2%$1,725
20%Discover rentals in Lake Wales, FL
2d ago
236 Washington Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Wales
238 C St, Lake Wales, FL 33853
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Wales
115 Washington Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853
2 beds
1 bath
$600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Wales
238 C St, Lake Wales, FL 33853
2 beds
1 bath
$700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
105 Serenity Loop, Lake Wales, FL 33859
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,290–$2,645
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lake Ashton Golf Club house for rent in Lake Wales
4023 Ashton Club Dr, Lake Wales, FL 33859
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Lake Wales apartment for rent in Lake Wales
244 E Park Ave #201, Lake Wales, FL 33853
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 24
5d+ ago
Downtown Lake Wales apartment for rent in Lake Wales
244 E Park Ave #204, Lake Wales, FL 33853
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 24
5d+ ago
Verified
105 Serenity Loop, Lake Wales, FL 33859
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,290–$2,645
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,830
House for rent
Available Jul 27
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,780
House for rent
Available Jul 16
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,270
House for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
Verified
105 Serenity Loop, Lake Wales, FL 33859
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,290–$2,645
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,780
House for rent
Available Jul 16
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,065
$1,960
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 21
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,830
House for rent
Available Jul 27
5d+ ago
Verified
105 Serenity Loop, Lake Wales, FL 33859
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,290–$2,645
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,065
$1,960
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 21
1d ago
Downtown Lake Wales apartment for rent in Lake Wales
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
$995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
2d ago
Dinner Lake Shores house for rent in Lake Wales
5 beds
2 baths
$1,895
$1,795
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 6
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Frequently asked questions for Lake Wales, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Lake Wales rental market.
How much is rent in Lake Wales?
The average rent in Lake Wales is $1,380 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lake Wales?
Average rent prices in Lake Wales have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Lake Wales rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lake Wales is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $570 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lake Wales?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lake Wales are Downtown Lake Wales ($1,400/mo), Country Club Village ($1,400/mo), and Ridge Manor ($1,500/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lake Wales?
To comfortably afford rent in Lake Wales, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lake Wales?
Lake Wales rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $820 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions following recent price adjustments across most apartment categories in the area.
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).