Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Lakeland, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lakeland, FL rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,749/month. Renters today are paying $257 less per month on average than last year, continuing a cooldown since the peak of $1,850 in March 2026.
Compared to national trends
Lakeland sits 8.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 555 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters seeking value in Florida.
Price ranges
Studios in Lakeland rent for about $925/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,050/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,395/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,455/month. Houses command a median of $1,900/month while apartments sit at $1,325/month, with houses making up 70.9% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Westbury rents fell 84.1% year over year to $1,835/month across 19 rentals. Elizabeth Manor and Bloomfield Hills also saw steep declines of 59.4% and 56.1%, respectively, contrasting with the citywide cooldown of 2.8%.
Median rent
Median rent in Lakeland
$1,749/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Lakeland is $1,749 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $151 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lakeland
555
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lakeland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lakeland, FL
Average rent prices in Lakeland have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,325, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakeland run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $925 |  6% | 38% | |
1 bedroom | $1,050 | 4% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,455 | No Change | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Crystal Lake | $1,462 | |
Dixieland | $1,595 | |
East Lake Morton | $1,075 | |
Gibsonia | $1,525 | |
Highlands Reserve | $1,775 | |
Lake Morton Historic District | $1,295 | |
Oakmont | $2,700 | |
Parker Street | $1,435 | |
Raintree | $1,494 | |
Sandy Ridge | $2,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,325 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,370 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,900 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $835 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
38%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,455
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
20%
Highlands Reserve
Average rent
$1,775
Parker Street
Average rent
$1,435
Dixieland
Average rent
$1,595
Raintree
Average rent
$1,494
East Lake Morton
Average rent
$1,075
Sandy Ridge
Average rent
$2,500
Crystal Lake
Average rent
$1,462
Lake Morton Historic District
Average rent
$1,295
Gibsonia
Average rent
$1,525
Oakmont
Average rent
$2,700
Apartments
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,370
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$835
Last 30 days
7%
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
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lakeland, FL is 3% higher than the median rent in Auburndale, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,690
4%$1,702
4%$2,860
2%$2,200
4%$2,210
3%$1,899
2%$1,376
5%$2,000
1%$2,275
3%$1,400
5%$2,000
$1,695
2%Discover rentals in Lakeland, FL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lakeland
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lakeland
2 beds
1 bath
$850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lakeland
195 Jonna St, Lakeland, FL 33805
2 beds
1 bath
$850
House for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
929 Gilmore Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$899–$1,525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lakeland
Old Polk City Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809
Studio
0 baths
$10,000
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$11,117
$9,771
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$6,972
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lakeland
4 beds
3 baths
$5,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1030 Browning Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,649–$1,799
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
3685 Victoria Manor Dr, Lakeland, FL 33805
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
3d 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
5d+ ago
Verified
1030 Browning Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,649–$1,799
Apartment for rent
3d 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
4d ago
Verified
1776 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
1 bed
1 bath
$1,199–$1,340
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Verified
2178 Royal Ridge Dr #NA, Lakeland, FL 33896
5 beds
3 baths
$2,800
House for rent
Available Aug 20
18h ago
Verified
3685 Victoria Manor Dr, Lakeland, FL 33805
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
4d ago
Verified
1776 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
1 bed
1 bath
$1,199–$1,340
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,200
$2,060
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 10
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,550
House for rent
Available Oct 19
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
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 $1,749 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lakeland?
Average rent prices in Lakeland have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $151 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lakeland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lakeland are East Lake Morton ($1,075/mo), Lake Morton Historic District ($1,295/mo), and Parker Street ($1,435/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?
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).