Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Southeastern University, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Lakeland

$1,597/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lakeland is $1,597 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $302 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lakeland

451

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lakeland 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 Lakeland have increased by 12% 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 Lakeland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lakeland is $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,830. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakeland run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,387.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

-

10%

1 bedroom

$1,100

-

15%

2 bedroom

$1,400

-

4%

3 bedroom

$1,850

-

5%

4 bedroom

$2,400

-

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

5%

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

111 Juanita Pearl St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lakeland

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
117 Bert St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lakeland

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3315 E Main St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lakeland

3315 East Main Street #3 - 1

3315 E Main St #1, Lakeland, FL 33801

2 beds

2 baths

$895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

7h ago

8.8

Very good

Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes

929 Gilmore Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$899–$1,525

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Southeastern University, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Lakeland rental market.

How much is rent in Lakeland?

The average rent in Lakeland is $1,597 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lakeland?

Average rent prices in Lakeland have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Lakeland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lakeland is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $302 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lakeland?

To comfortably afford rent in Lakeland, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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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