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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Lakeland, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Lakeland rent stands today
Lakeland, FL rent slipped 1.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters today are paying $25 less per month on average than last year, with a month-over-month decline of 1.7%.
Compared to national trends
Lakeland is 10.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more affordable market for renters compared to the broader national landscape.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Lakeland run around $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,050/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,400/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,899/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,400/month. The rental inventory is mostly houses, which have a median rent of $1,905/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Lakeland, FL, Westbury rents fell 84.8% year over year to $1,950/month across 22 rentals, a steep local decline compared to the citywide 1.4% slip. Loma Linda and Windwood Bay saw rises of 27.7% and 25.6%, respectively.
Median rent
Median rent in Lakeland
$1,700/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Lakeland is $1,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lakeland
562
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lakeland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lakeland, FL
Average rent prices in Lakeland have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased 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
Lakeland, FL
Rent prices in Lakeland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lakeland is $1,391, whereas a house costs $1,905. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakeland run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 | 11% |  16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,050 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,899 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 1% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Crystal Lake | $1,497 | |
Dixieland | $1,530 | |
East Lake Morton | $1,100 | |
Gibsonia | $1,562 | |
Highlands Reserve | $1,725 | |
Lake Morton Historic District | $1,395 | |
Parker Street | $1,523 | |
Raintree | $1,597 | |
Ridgewood Lakes Village | $2,000 | |
Villages At Bridgewater | $1,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,391 | 1% | 7% | |
Condos | $1,370 | No Change | 1% | |
Houses | $1,905 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $852 | 3% | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,899
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Highlands Reserve
Average rent
$1,725
Parker Street
Average rent
$1,523
Dixieland
Average rent
$1,530
Raintree
Average rent
$1,597
Crystal Lake
Average rent
$1,497
East Lake Morton
Average rent
$1,100
Lake Morton Historic District
Average rent
$1,395
Gibsonia
Average rent
$1,562
Ridgewood Lakes Village
Average rent
$2,000
Villages At Bridgewater
Average rent
$1,350
Apartments
Average rent
$1,391
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,370
Last year
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,905
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$852
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lakeland and Auburndale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lakeland
11%lower than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lakeland, FL is 10% lower than the median rent in Auburndale, FL.
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28%$1,399
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6%Discover rentals in Lakeland, FL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lakeland
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lakeland
195 Jonna St, Lakeland, FL 33805
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lakeland
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lakeland
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$8,654
Price dropped $1,208Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
20h ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$5,721
Price dropped $5,024Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lakeland
4 beds
3 baths
$5,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
20h ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$5,042
Price dropped $239Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1030 Browning Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,649–$1,799
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1510 Big Oaks Dr, Lakeland, FL 33810
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,440–$1,759
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
3520 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
8h ago
Verified
5275 Long Lake Circle, Lakeland, FL 33805
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 28
2h ago
Verified
3520 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
8h ago
Verified
5275 Long Lake Circle, Lakeland, FL 33805
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 28
3d ago
Verified
1776 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250–$1,340
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,885
Price dropped $435Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 24
6h ago
Verified
1510 Big Oaks Dr, Lakeland, FL 33810
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,440–$1,759
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3520 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
3d ago
Verified
1776 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250–$1,340
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,885
Price dropped $435Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 24
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Frequently asked questions for Lakeland, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Lakeland rental market.
How much is rent in Lakeland?
The average rent in Lakeland is $1,700 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lakeland?
Average rent prices in Lakeland have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Lakeland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lakeland is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lakeland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lakeland are East Lake Morton ($1,100/mo), Villages At Bridgewater ($1,350/mo), and Lake Morton Historic District ($1,395/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lakeland?
To comfortably afford rent in Lakeland, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lakeland?
September through December offers the best rental opportunities in Lakeland, with September seeing the lowest rents and November and December being the least competitive months with reduced demand from other renters.
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).