What's the average rent in Lakeland, FL?

Rental Market Trends in Lakeland, FL

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Lakeland, FL is $1,678 per month, which is 13% lower than the national average rent of $1,932 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,678

-1.0%-$17 decrease month-over-month

-1.0%-$17 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

756

APARTMENTS

$1,386

HOUSES

$1,900

TOWNHOUSES

$1,850

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Lakeland, FL at $1,386 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,900 per month. Townhomes average $1,850 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,189
2 Bedrooms	$1,449
3 Bedrooms	$1,900
4 Bedrooms	$2,300
All	$1,678

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Lakeland, FL is $1,189 per month, followed by $1,449 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,900 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,300 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,678
3 Bedrooms	$1,856
4 Bedrooms	$1,900
All	$1,850

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Lakeland, FL is $1,678 per month, followed by $1,856 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,900 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$1,395
3 Bedrooms	$1,900
4 Bedrooms	$1,048
All	$1,380

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Lakeland, FL is $1,100 per month, followed by $1,395 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,900 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,048 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,150
2 Bedrooms	$1,425
3 Bedrooms	$1,900
4 Bedrooms	$2,300
All	$1,900

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Lakeland, FL is $1,150 per month, followed by $1,425 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,900 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,300 for a 4 bedroom house.