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

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204 Leelon Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

204 Leelon Rd

204 Leelon RdLakeland, FL 33809

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Carter Heights, Lakeland, FL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills ApartmentsMonet1BR,1BA$1,221
Sunset Lakes1 BR / 1 BA - Wren1BR,1BA$1,344
Arbor Glen ApartmentsMonterey1BR,1BA$1,371
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment HomesMilan2BR,2BA$1,375
The Loop at Wedgewood2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Bridgewater Grand1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
The Retreat at LakelandB42BR,2BA$1.28
Big OaksC13BR,2BA$1.56
Audubon OaksGRAND LAUREL OAK2BR,2BA$1.36
7665 Chase Rd, Unit 27665 Chase Rd2BR,2BA$1.43
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment HomesMilan2BR,2BA$1.51
The Loop at Wedgewood2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.75
Arbor Glen ApartmentsNapa1BR,1BA$1.78
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills ApartmentsMonet1BR,1BA$1.59
Sunset Lakes1 BR / 1 BA - Wren1BR,1BA$2.01

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Carter Heights, Lakeland, FL

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Carter Heights, Lakeland, and the greater Lakeland area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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