Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Lakeland, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Lakeland

$2,092/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lakeland is $2,092 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $162 more per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lakeland

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lakeland rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,262, whereas a house costs $2,092. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakeland run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

1 bedroom

$975

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,312

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,920

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,520

3%

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,312

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,920

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,520

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

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$2,092
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,190
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Lakeland, TN

3054 Brandon Way Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lakeland

3 beds

2 baths

$1,750

House for rent

9143 Gainsborough Dr - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

House for rent in Lakeland

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

House for rent

3101 Rising Sun Rd #54 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Lakeland

4 Bed / 2 Bath Modern Home / Pet-Friendly / Available Now!

3101 Rising Sun Rd #54, Lakeland, TN 38002

4 beds

2.5 baths

$1,895

House for rent

9161 Gainsborough Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lakeland

4 beds

3 baths

$2,095

House for rent

Available Jun 17

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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 $2,092 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lakeland?

Average rent prices in Lakeland have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Lakeland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lakeland is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $162 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 $84,000/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 our current listings, Lakeland welcomes pet owners with 68% of rental apartments accommodating pets. With about 22 listings available monthly, this works out to roughly 15 pet-friendly options each 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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