Retreat at Stuart Crossing
1025 Retreat Dr,
Bartow, FL 33830
$1,715 - $2,150
1-3 Beds
Bartow
Bartow, FL Area Guide
Peaceful living between two of Florida’s major cities
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Nicknamed the “City of Oaks and Azaleas,” Bartow is a scenic small city located between Tampa and Orlando in Polk County. Bartow is actually the seat of the county, containing a slew of local government offices along its historic Main Street, in addition to eclectic restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and antique shops.
Bartow is home to a close-knit community, coming together for an array of fun events such as the annual Bloomin' Arts Festival, monthly Friday Fests, weekly Farmers’ Markets, Classic Car Cruise Ins, and much more. Bartow is convenient to a variety of recreational destinations, including Mary Holland Park, Mosaic Peace River Park, Circle B Bar Reserve, and numerous area lakes. Getting around from Bartow is easy with access to U.S. 17 and U.S. 98.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Bartow, FL is $541 for a studio, $1,072 for one bedroom, $1,572 for two bedrooms, and $2,100 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bartow has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,072/month
730 Sq Ft
House
$2,095/month
1,844 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bartow, FL is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
30
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
46
/ 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Schools
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Grades K-5
Floral Avenue Elementary School
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Grades PK-5
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Grades PK-5
James E. Stephens Elementary School
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.