Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Lakeland, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Lakeland

$2,170/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lakeland is $2,170 per month as of June 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $220 more per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lakeland

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lakeland rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Lakeland, TN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Lakeland, TN

Average rent prices in Lakeland have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased 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, TN

Rent prices in Lakeland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lakeland is $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,170. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakeland run $1,005 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

1 bedroom

$999

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,225

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$1,800

9%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,195

8%

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$999

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

17%

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$2,170
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,205
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lakeland, TN is 2% lower than the median rent in Arlington, TN.

Discover rentals in Lakeland, TN

8796 Chaffee Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brunswick house for rent in Lakeland

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Lakeland

House for rent

9689 Kingsridge Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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Verified

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,435

$2,290

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 9

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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 $2,170 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lakeland?

Average rent prices in Lakeland have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Lakeland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lakeland is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $220 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 $87,000/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 offers excellent options for pet owners, with 76% of rental listings welcoming pets. This high percentage makes it relatively easy to find housing that accommodates furry companions. Many of these properties also feature outdoor space, found in 48% of apartments, providing additional room for pets to enjoy.

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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