Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
Lakeland, FL

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lakeland, FL is $1,695. This is -13%, or $254, lower than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,695

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

496

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lakeland, FL is $1,695. This is -13%, or $254, lower than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
39%
40%
14%
5%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

55%
45%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Lakeland, FL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lakeland, FL have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 6% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Lakeland, FL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Lakeland, FL is $1,395. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lakeland, FL costs about $1,199 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,400. Houses for rent in Lakeland, FL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,082

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,900

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,500

3%

7%

Studio

$950

7%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,082

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

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.

Compare rent prices in Lakeland, FL to other cities

Median rent prices in Lakeland, FL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Auburndale, FL.

Lakeland

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,785
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lakeland, FL is 5% lower than the median rent in Auburndale, FL.

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725 North Chestnut Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

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725 N Chestnut Rd, Lakeland, FL 33815

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1 bath

$950

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