Apartments for Rent in Lakeland, FL

Prices and availability in Lakeland, FL were last updated on 18 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Lakeland, FL are: Audubon Oaks, Gibson Oaks, Watermarc, Lakeland Grand and The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments.

The average rent in Lakeland, FL is $1,519.

The price range for a studio apartment in Lakeland, FL is between $795 and $2,441.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lakeland, FL is between $353 and $3,561.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Lakeland, FL is between $604 and $4,010.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Lakeland, FL is between $604 and $3,778.

In Lakeland 44% of the housing is rented out compared to 56% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 15% of Lakeland's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 56% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 22% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Lakeland is 27 years old, with 57% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 97% are garden-style apartment communities, 1% are mid-sized buildings, and 1% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Lakeland are around 2% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 35% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 50% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.