Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Lakeland Neighborhood of Lakeland, FL from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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Southwest Lakeland, Lakeland, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Lakeland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Lakeland area of Lakeland, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Bonny Apartments priced from $1,090. The Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,174. Here are the most affordable Southwest Lakeland apartments for rent in Lakeland, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bonny ApartmentsThe Bonny1BR,1BA$1,090
The Gardens ApartmentsFloor Plan B1BR,1BA$1,174
Topaz RetreatTuscany1BR,1BA$1,199
Peppertree Village ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,205
Fountain Square ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Lakeland, FL

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Lakeland area is the $1.31 price per square foot C1 Model at Fountain Square Apartments in the in the Combeewood neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Southwest Lakeland apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Lodge at Woodlake starting at $1,564 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Southwood Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Lakeland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fountain Square ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.31
The Lodge at Woodlake2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
The Park at Verona NewVenice2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Swanns Cove Luxury Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.47
915 Ariana- brand new units!2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.82
Woodland Heights Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1.71
819 S Missouri Ave, Unit 819819 S Missouri Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
Town Center At Lakeside VillageIsla1BR,1BA$1.97
WatermarcThe Lily One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
Bonny ApartmentsThe Bonny1BR,1BA$1.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Lakeland

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Lakeland?

There are currently 102 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Lakeland, FL with pricing that ranges from $700 to $3,999. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Lakeland ranging from $1,000 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Lakeland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Lakeland ranges from $1,000 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,724.

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