Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Lakeland, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Lakeland

$2,300/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lakeland is $2,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lakeland

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lakeland rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lakeland, TN

Average rent prices in Lakeland have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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, TN

Rent prices in Lakeland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lakeland is $2,850, whereas a house costs $2,020. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakeland run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.

Listings

1 bedroom

$975

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,325

42%

-

3 bedroom

$2,107

4%

22%

4 bedroom

$2,395

3%

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

42%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,107

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lakeland, TN, 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, TN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lakeland and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lakeland

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lakeland, TN is 7% higher than the median rent in Arlington, TN.

Discover rentals in Lakeland, TN

3101 Rising Sun Rd #54 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lakeland

4 beds

2.5 baths

$1,725

2811 Misty Bay Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,795

2966 Woodland Ash Cv - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

14h ago

House for rent in Lakeland

3 beds

2 baths

$1,849

9441 Club Walk Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$2,060

$1,850

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for Lakeland, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Lakeland rental market.

How much is rent in Lakeland?

The average rent in Lakeland is $2,300 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lakeland?

Average rent prices in Lakeland have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Lakeland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lakeland is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lakeland?

To comfortably afford rent in Lakeland, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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