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Average Rent in Lakeland, FL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Lakeland, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,905/mo
▼ 0.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,465/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
34
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Lakeland, FL
Compare average rent across Lakeland, FL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland 33811 | $1,952 | $1,745 | 1 | 32 |
| Lakeland 33801 | $1,867 | $1,549 | 1 | 21 |
| Lakeland 33803 | $1,690 | $1,538 | 1 | 14 |
| Lakeland 33809 | $1,508 | $1,300 | 2 | 6 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lakeland, FL?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Lakeland, FL is $1,905 per month across 5 apartment communities and 34 available units. Rents have decreased $4 (0.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Lakeland Landing starting at $1,465/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,905/mo.
Prices range from $1,465 to $2,035 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 16 units are currently listed.
Lakeland, FL Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Lakeland, FL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Lakeland, FL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Landing | $1,465/mo | $1,465/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| Audubon Oaks | $1,485/mo | $1,500/mo | 3 | 4.3 |
| Town Center at Lakeside Village Apartments | $1,769/mo | $1,830/mo | 5 | 4 |
| Mirrorton Apartments | $1,805/mo | $1,966/mo | 7 | 4.1 |
| Prose Lakeside | $1,870/mo | $1,995/mo | 18 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Lakeland, FL Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Lakeland, FL
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$76,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,905/mo.
Comfortable income
$91,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,465/mo), you need to earn at least $59,000/year.
Median household income in Lakeland, FL is $60,947 , about 33% 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) | $1,905 |
| Utilities | $413 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $984 |
| Healthcare | $480 |
| Other goods and services | $768 |
| Estimated total | $5,070/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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