Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Southeastern University, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Polk City

$1,616/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Polk City is $1,616 per month as of September 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $284 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Polk City

404

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Polk City rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Southeastern University, FL

Average rent prices in Polk City have increased by 7% 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 Southeastern University, FL

Rent prices in Polk City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Polk City is $1,399, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Polk City run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,410.

Listings

Studio

$1,449

-

77%

1 bedroom

$1,100

-

6%

2 bedroom

$1,410

-

2%

3 bedroom

$1,889

-

3%

4 bedroom

$2,349

-

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,449

Last year

77%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,410

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,889

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,349

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Southeastern University, 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 Southeastern University, FL

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Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes

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1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$749–$1,525

Price drop

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5d+ ago

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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 Southeastern University, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Polk City rental market.

How much is rent in Polk City?

The average rent in Polk City is $1,616 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Polk City?

Average rent prices in Polk City have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Polk City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Polk City is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $284 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Polk City?

To comfortably afford rent in Polk City, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/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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