Lakeland, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What are the most popular neighborhoods in Lakeland?

The most popular neighborhood in Lakeland is Lake Parker , where there are 4 listings with an average rent of $1,631. Next up is Lake Gibson , where apartments go for $1,566/month, followed by Lakeside Village with $1,758 If you’re looking to rent in Lakeland’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Parker Street , where renters pay $1,482 on average, and Downtown Lakeland , where the average monthly rent is $1,896.

What is the average rent in Lakeland?

The average rent for an apartment in Lakeland is $1,538. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Lakeland, FL

Last updated May 2025

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$1,538	977 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Lakeland?

The average size for a Lakeland, FL apartment is 977 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Lakeland, FL apartment rent ranges

Lakeland, FL Occupied Housing Units

20,356 or 44% of the households in Lakeland, FL are renter-occupied while 25,983 or 56% are owner-occupied.

Lakeland, FL rent trends

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Average Rent in Lakeland, FL By Neighborhood

City	Average Rent
Downtown Lakeland	$1,896
Lakeside Village	$1,758
Lake Somerset	$1,646
Lake Parker	$1,631
Lake Gibson	$1,566
Edgewood	$1,526
Meadow View Lake	$1,493
Parker Street	$1,482
Raintree	$1,438
Robson	$1,403
Little Lake Bonny	$1,167
Webster Park North	$1,163

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lakeland?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lakeland are Webster Park North, where the average rent goes for $1,163/month, Little Lake Bonny, where renters pay $1,167/mo on average, and Robson, where the average rent goes for $1,403/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Raintree ($1,438), Parker Street ($1,482), and Meadow View Lake ($1,493), where the asking prices are below the average Lakeland rent of $1,538/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lakeland?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Lakeland are Lake Somerset ($1,646), Lakeside Village ($1,758) and Downtown Lakeland ($1,896).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Lakeland?

The most popular neighborhood in Lakeland is Lake Parker, where there are 4 listings with an average rent of $1,631. Next up is Lake Gibson, where apartments go for $1,566/month, followed by Lakeside Village with $1,758 If you’re looking to rent in Lakeland’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Parker Street, where renters pay $1,482 on average, and Downtown Lakeland, where the average monthly rent is $1,896.

Lakeland | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Lakeland is 24% higher than in Edgewood

$1,896

Downtown Lakeland rent is 23% higher than Lakeland average

Average Rent $1,896

$1,526

Edgewood rent is 1% lower than Lakeland average

Average Rent $1,526

How Lakeland Compares to Other Cities

State	Average Rent
Lakeland	$1,538
Jacksonville	$1,493
Miami	$2,733
Tampa	$2,037
Cape Coral	$1,864
Kissimmee	$1,815
Orlando	$1,834
Fort Lauderdale	$2,751
Fort Myers	$1,807
West Palm Beach	$2,410
St. Petersburg	$2,084
Davenport	$1,810
Winter Haven, FL	$1,520
Clermont, FL	$1,722
Haines City, FL	$1,423
Temple Terrace, FL	$1,670
Bartow, FL	$1,559
Dade City, FL	$942

What is the average price for a storage unit in Lakeland?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Lakeland is $110.97. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.