Average Rent in Lakeland, FL
7 apartment buildings, 73 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,841/mo
Cheapest
$1,300/mo
Properties
7
Units
73
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Lakeland, FL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Lakeland, FL Rent Prices
All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Audubon Oaks
4350 Audubon Oaks Cir, Lakeland, FL 33809, USA
Lakeland Landing
4355 Corporate Ave, Lakeland, FL 33809, USA
Town Center at Lakeside Village Apartments
1555 Village Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA
Mirrorton Apartments
309 Mirrorton Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Prose Lakeside
1320 Caprice Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811, USA
Broadway Real Estate Services
100 S Kentucky Ave STE 290, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
The Agency Realty Group
122 E Main St #202, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audubon Oaks 4350 Audubon Oaks Cir, Lakeland, FL 33809, USA | $1,300 | $1,516 | $1.35 | 4.3 (190) | 5 |
| 2 | Lakeland Landing 4355 Corporate Ave, Lakeland, FL 33809, USA | $1,465 | $1,465 | $1.78 | 4.4 (67) | 1 |
| 3 | Town Center at Lakeside Village Apartments 1555 Village Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA | $1,538 | $1,690 | $1.80 | 4 (177) | 14 |
| 4 | Mirrorton Apartments 309 Mirrorton Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA | $1,549 | $1,867 | $2.01 | 4.1 (181) | 21 |
| 5 | Prose Lakeside 1320 Caprice Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811, USA | $1,745 | $1,952 | $1.86 | 4.7 (100) | 32 |
| 6 | Broadway Real Estate Services 100 S Kentucky Ave STE 290, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.7 (46) | 0 |
| 7 | The Agency Realty Group 122 E Main St #202, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.1 (20) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Audubon Oaks
4.3 (190)4350 Audubon Oaks Cir, Lakeland, FL 33809, USA
Lakeland Landing
4.4 (67)4355 Corporate Ave, Lakeland, FL 33809, USA
Town Center at Lakeside Village Apartments
4 (177)1555 Village Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA
Mirrorton Apartments
4.1 (181)309 Mirrorton Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Prose Lakeside
4.7 (100)1320 Caprice Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811, USA
Broadway Real Estate Services
3.7 (46)100 S Kentucky Ave STE 290, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Lakeland, FL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Lakeland, FL is $1,841 per month, based on 73 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,300 at Audubon Oaks to $1,745 at Prose Lakeside.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,584/mo | $1,549/mo | 4 |
| 1 Bed | $1,690/mo | $1,300/mo | 29 |
| 2 Bed | $1,905/mo | $1,465/mo | 34 |
| 3 Bed | $2,371/mo | $1,780/mo | 6 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Lakeland, FL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Lakeland, FL averages $1,690/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,905/mo. At the local median household income of $60,947, that works out to 36% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Lakeland, FL at $1,299/mo. The current tracked market average runs 42% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Lakeland, FL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lakeland, FL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$74,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,841/mo.
Comfortable income
$88,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,300/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/year.
Median household income in Lakeland, FL is $60,947 , about 31% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lakeland, FL
Overall prices in Lakeland, FL runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Lakeland, FL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,841 |
| Utilities | $413 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $984 |
| Healthcare | $480 |
| Other goods and services | $768 |
| Estimated total | $5,006/mo |
Population
117,030
Median household income
$60,947
Census median rent
$1,299/mo
Rent as % of income
31.3%
Median age
39.9
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Florida
How Lakeland, FL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Lakeland, FL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $3,097 | +68% | 30 |
| Tampa, FL | $2,835 | +54% | 26 |
| Orlando, FL | $2,087 | +13% | 22 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $1,687 | -8% | 21 |
| Pembroke Pines, FL | $2,674 | +45% | 18 |
| Port ST Lucie, FL | $2,221 | +21% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lakeland, FL?
The average rent in Lakeland, FL is $1,841 per month, based on 73 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Lakeland, FL?
The lowest available rent in Lakeland, FL starts at $1,300 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lakeland, FL?
1-bedroom apartments in Lakeland, FL average $1,690/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,300/mo across 29 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lakeland, FL?
2-bedroom apartments in Lakeland, FL average $1,905/mo. Units start from $1,465/mo across 34 units currently listed.
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