Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Lakeland, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lakeland rent stands today
Lakeland, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,795/month. Month over month, rent increased 2.3%, showing a recent upward movement after a slight dip in May.
Compared to national trends
Lakeland sits 8.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 509 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Lakeland rent for $950/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,000/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,395/month, and 3-bedrooms for $1,915/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,422/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,995/month, while apartments sit at $1,350/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Elizabeth Manor rents fell 58.3% year over year to $1,500/month across 14 rentals, and Watersong declined 55.1% to $2,400/month across 13 rentals. These steep drops contrast with the citywide flat trend and show localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Lakeland
$1,795/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Lakeland is $1,795 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $155 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lakeland
509
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lakeland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lakeland, FL
Average rent prices in Lakeland have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakeland run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 |  1% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | 2% |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,915 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,422 | 4% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Avenue | $1,495 | |
Crystal Lake | $1,425 | |
Dixieland | $1,350 | |
Highlands Reserve | $1,800 | |
Lake Morton Historic District | $1,522 | |
Oakmont | $2,510 | |
Parker Street | $1,350 | |
Providence | $2,350 | |
Raintree | $1,458 | |
Westgate | $1,297 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,350 | 7% | 4% | |
Condos | $1,395 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,995 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $882 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,915
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,422
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
Highlands Reserve
Average rent
$1,800
Parker Street
Average rent
$1,350
Crystal Lake
Average rent
$1,425
Dixieland
Average rent
$1,350
Lake Morton Historic District
Average rent
$1,522
Central Avenue
Average rent
$1,495
Providence
Average rent
$2,350
Westgate
Average rent
$1,297
Oakmont
Average rent
$2,510
Raintree
Average rent
$1,458
Apartments
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$882
Last 30 days
2%
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
8%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lakeland, FL is 1% lower than the median rent in Auburndale, FL.
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11%Discover rentals in Lakeland, FL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lakeland
3315 E Main St #1, Lakeland, FL 33801
1 bed
1 bath
$595
House for rent
Available Apr 17
5d+ ago
Shore Acres apartment for rent in Lakeland
1223 E Parker St #2, Lakeland, FL 33801
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lakeland
3315 E Main St #1, Lakeland, FL 33801
2 beds
1 bath
$725
House for rent
Available Jun 19
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lakeland
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Condo for rent
Available May 26
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,340
$6,075
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
6233 Vintage Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809
3 beds
2 baths
$4,745
House for rent
Available Jun 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lakeland
6237 Ashley Dr #NA, Lakeland, FL 33813
5 beds
4 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Jun 20
5d+ ago
Terralargo house for rent in Lakeland
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
$4,500
Price drop
House for rent
11h ago
Verified
3685 Victoria Manor Dr, Lakeland, FL 33805
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$1,675
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
1d ago
Verified
3520 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,829
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
4d ago
Verified
5275 Long Lake Circle, Lakeland, FL 33805
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 28
1d ago
Verified
3520 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,829
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
1d ago
Verified
1776 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
1 bed
1 bath
$1,240–$1,340
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 22
9h ago
Verified
5850 Lake Grove Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809
3 beds
2 baths
$1,935
House for rent
Available May 15
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,245
House for rent
Available Aug 12
11h ago
Verified
3685 Victoria Manor Dr, Lakeland, FL 33805
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$1,675
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
1d ago
Verified
1776 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
1 bed
1 bath
$1,240–$1,340
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 22
4d ago
Verified
5275 Long Lake Circle, Lakeland, FL 33805
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 28
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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 $1,795 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lakeland?
Average rent prices in Lakeland have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Lakeland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lakeland is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $155 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lakeland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lakeland are Westgate ($1,297/mo), Parker Street ($1,350/mo), and Dixieland ($1,350/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lakeland?
To comfortably afford rent in Lakeland, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lakeland?
Lakeland's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
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).