
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carter Heights Neighborhood of Lakeland, FL from $800 (13 Rentals)
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Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes

The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments

239 Leelon Rd
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254 Leelon Rd

The Loop at Wedgewood

The Retreat at Lakeland

Sunset Lakes
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Arbor Glen Apartments

4645 N Socrum Loop Rd, Unit 101

4200 Summer Landing Dr
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Carter Heights, Lakeland, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carter Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Carter Heights Studio Apartments | $854 | $805 | $903 |
Carter Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $805 | $1,830 |
Carter Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $1,245 | $2,085 |
Carter Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,010 | $1,747 | $2,384 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Carter Heights Neighborhood of Lakeland, FL.
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Cheapest Available Carter Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carter Heights area of Lakeland, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments priced from $1,221. Sunset Lakes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,344. Here are the most affordable Carter Heights apartments for rent in Lakeland, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments | Monet | 1BR,1BA | $1,221 |
Sunset Lakes | 1 BR / 1 BA - Wren | 1BR,1BA | $1,344 |
Arbor Glen Apartments | Monterey | 1BR,1BA | $1,371 |
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes | Milan | 2BR,2BA | $1,375 |
The Loop at Wedgewood | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,449 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carter Heights, FL
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carter Heights area is the $1.34 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at The Bridgewater Grand in the in the Carter Heights neighborhood starting from $1,635. The second greatest value Carter Heights apartment is the B4 Model at The Retreat at Lakeland starting at $1,524 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Carter Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carter Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Bridgewater Grand | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
The Retreat at Lakeland | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Big Oaks | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Audubon Oaks | GRAND LAUREL OAK | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
7665 Chase Rd, Unit 2 | 7665 Chase Rd | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes | Milan | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
The Loop at Wedgewood | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Arbor Glen Apartments | Napa | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments | Monet | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Sunset Lakes | 1 BR / 1 BA - Wren | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carter Heights Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carter Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carter Heights Apartment is $1,217 at The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carter Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carter Heights is starting from $1,375 at Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes.
What is the most affordable Carter Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Carter Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments and starts from $1,731.
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