Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lakeland, FL from $600 (45 Rentals)

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2735 W 10th St

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1407 Lotela Ave

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Manor Creek Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manor Creek Villas

2627 Kelly LnLakeland, FL 33801
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Eddie Woodard
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eddie Woodard

1009 Oakpark DrLakeland, FL 33803
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Lakewood Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Terrace

1315 W 14th StLakeland, FL 33805
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Lakeview Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview Place

515 E Orange StLakeland, FL 33801
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204 Leelon Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

204 Leelon Rd

204 Leelon RdLakeland, FL 33809
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Twin Lakes Estates I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Lakes Estates I

501 Hartsell AveLakeland, FL 33815
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Providence Reserve
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Providence Reserve

2601 Providence RdLakeland, FL 33805
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110 Carleton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

110 Carleton St

110 Carleton StLakeland, FL 33803
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916 E Lime St
1 Bedroom Apartments

916 E Lime St

916 E Lime StLakeland, FL 33801
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Emerald Run Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Run Apartments

429 Timberlane ELakeland, FL 33801
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Fairview Oaks
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Oaks

1647 Goodyear AveLakeland, FL 33801
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Nordica Psalms
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nordica Psalms

1601 E Alabama StPlant City, FL 33563
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Walden Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walden Landing

305 W Grant StPlant City, FL 33563

Lakeland, FL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lakeland, FL

Pricing Updated: 04/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lakeland, FL area range in price from $805 to $4,345 with an overall median price of $2,028. The three Lakeland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Belmont Woods at $950, Mulberry Heights at $950, and Miralago at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lakeland Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Belmont Woods$950$9502
Mulberry Heights$950$9502
Miralago$1,000$1,0001
Lakeside Hills$1,019$8761
Park Lane$1,019$8761
Honeytree$1,327$97522
Howenoca Hills$1,355$97515
Solivita$1,391$1,0007
Spring Pines$1,500$8509
Sequoyah Ridge$1,500$8509

Cheapest Available Lakeland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lakeland, FL is a Studio unit found at LeMans Apartments of Lakeland in the Mulberry Gardens neighborhood priced from $900. Crystal Court Apartments in the Honeytree neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $984. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lakeland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LeMans Apartments of LakelandStudioStudio,1BA$900
Crystal Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$984
Lakeland Manor Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A11BR,1BA$1,030
Bonny ApartmentsThe Bonny1BR,1BA$1,090
Swanns Cove Luxury Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
110 Carleton St1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment HomesRimini1BR,1BA$1,150
2043 Shakespeare StStudioStudio,1BA$1,170
The Gardens ApartmentsFloor Plan H1BR,1BA$1,191

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeland, FL

As of April 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeland area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2814 Nesmith Estates Ln Model at 2814 Nesmith Estates Ln in the in the Turner Place neighborhood starting from $2,889. The second greatest value Lakeland apartment is the 2478 Harrison Place Blvd Model at 2478 Harrison Place Blvd starting at $2,240 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Kathleen Pines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2814 Nesmith Estates Ln2814 Nesmith Estates Ln4BR,2BA$1.00
2478 Harrison Place Blvd2478 Harrison Place Blvd4BR,2.5BA$0.92
906 Ashentree Dr906 Ashentree Dr4BR,2BA$1.11
3934 Buttonbush Cir3934 Buttonbush Cir3BR,2BA$1.05
2017 Hallmark Ct2017 Hallmark Ct4BR,2BA$1.07
1154 Oak Vly Dr1154 Oak Vly Dr4BR,3BA$1.08
4891 Palm View Dr N4891 Palm View Dr N3BR,2BA$1.11
2775 Grandbury Grove Rd2775 Grandbury Grove Rd4BR,2BA$1.12
318 Judy Ln318 Judy Ln4BR,2BA$1.21
3010 Ernest Dr, Unit 23010 Ernest Dr1BR,1BA$1.13

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Lakeland Overview

Snugly situated between Orlando and Tampa, the city of Lakeland is a fantastic Florida location to call home. From the ever-present sunshine that the state is known for to a huge array of amenities and area activities, apartments in Lakeland truly represent some of the best in Florida living.

Why live in Lakeland, FL?

A sunny location that caters to both on-the-move young professionals as well as retirees, Lakeland apartments are a great way to experience Florida living at its best. A number of industries make the city a hub, with large employers including FedEx and Publix Supermarkets calling Lakeland home. From area golfing and fishing on the numerous lakes that surround the city to the wide assortment of resturants that line the downtown strip, this city's winning combination of outdoor living and bustling urban excitement make it a one-of-a-kind experience in the Sunshine State.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lakeland, FL

Ranked #50

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Lakeland, FL

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lakeland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakeland is under $1,191.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeland?

The cheapest apartment in Lakeland is LeMans Apartments of Lakeland which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in Lakeland costs $2,028.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakeland?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 21 regular apartments in Lakeland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lakeland?

Cheap apartments in Lakeland have an average cost of $655 which is $1,373 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeland.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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