Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Lakeland, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Lakeland, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Month over month rent cooled 1.9%, with renters paying $72 less per month on average than last year.

  • Lakeland sits 9.8% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 587 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Lakeland run around $1,100/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,387/month, and 3-bedrooms at $1,875/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,500/month. Houses, which make up 73.7% of rentals, rent for a median of $1,930/month, while apartments sit at $1,305/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Elizabeth Manor rents fell 61.7% year over year to $1,380/month across 12 rentals, with Lake Pierce Ranchettes and Watersong also seeing declines over 50%. This contrasts with the broadly flat citywide market, showing localized shifts in Lakeland.

Median rent

Median rent in Lakeland

$1,750/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lakeland is $1,750 per month as of August 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $180 less per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lakeland

587

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lakeland rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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 $1,305, whereas a house costs $1,930. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakeland run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,099

31%

61%

1 bedroom

$1,098

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,387

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,875

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,500

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

61%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,098

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,387

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

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

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,822
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lakeland, FL is 4% lower than the median rent in Auburndale, FL.

Discover rentals in Lakeland, FL

1223 E Parker St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Shore Acres apartment for rent in Lakeland

1223 E Parker St #1, Lakeland, FL 33801

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 7

185 Jonna St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lakeland

2 Bed 1 Bath Manufactured Home in Lakeland

185 Jonna St, Lakeland, FL 33805

2 beds

1 bath

$850

House for rent

Available Sep 1

195 Jonna St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lakeland

2 Bed 2 Bath Handyman Special

195 Jonna St, Lakeland, FL 33805

2 beds

2 baths

$850

House for rent

Available Aug 1

195 Jonna St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lakeland

2 Bed 1 Bath Manufactured Home in Lakeland

195 Jonna St, Lakeland, FL 33805

2 beds

1 bath

$850

House for rent

Available Jul 15

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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 $1,750 per month as of August 1, 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 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $180 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lakeland?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lakeland are Dixieland ($1,295/mo), Central Avenue ($1,300/mo), and Lake Morton Historic District ($1,325/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lakeland?

To comfortably afford rent in Lakeland, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lakeland?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lakeland average around $1,130/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,470/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).

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