Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Polk State College, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Winter Haven

$1,550/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Winter Haven is $1,550 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Winter Haven

382

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Winter Haven rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Polk State College, FL

Average rent prices in Winter Haven have increased by 3% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Polk State College, FL

Rent prices in Winter Haven vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Winter Haven is $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Winter Haven run $1,242 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,359.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

-

8%

1 bedroom

$1,100

-

7%

2 bedroom

$1,381

-

4%

3 bedroom

$1,800

-

5%

4 bedroom

$2,300

-

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,381

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Polk State College, 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.

Discover rentals in Polk State College, FL

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20h ago

8.3

Very good

Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes

929 Gilmore Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$749–$1,525

Price drop

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lakeland

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Lakeland

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Lakeland

Large 2 BR mobile home

195 Jonna St, Lakeland, FL 33805

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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Frequently asked questions for Polk State College, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Winter Haven rental market.

How much is rent in Winter Haven?

The average rent in Winter Haven is $1,550 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Winter Haven?

Average rent prices in Winter Haven have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Winter Haven rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Winter Haven is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Winter Haven?

To comfortably afford rent in Winter Haven, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/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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