Lakeland

The city of Lakeland is known for its historic neighborhoods and distinctive architecture.
Residents enjoy the various store choices at Lakeland Park Center
Play a round at Highland Fairways Golf & Country Club.
Walking Trails at Aerial of Douglas M. Cook Park
Horse farmers enjoy the wide open and spacious lots in the City of Lakeland neighborhood.

Lakeland, FL Area Guide

Central Florida’s hidden gem between Tampa and Orlando

Suburban Affordable Historic Lakefront Active

Located in central Florida between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland features 38 lakes throughout the city, including Lake Morton, where visitors can spot swans descended from a 1957 gift from Queen Elizabeth II. Downtown Lakeland preserves its historic character, highlighted by Florida Southern College's collection of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings - the largest single-site collection of his work worldwide. The rental market offers various housing options, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,309, reflecting a 0.37% decrease from the previous year.

The Lake-to-Lakes Trail system and 1,267-acre Circle B Bar Reserve provide outdoor recreation opportunities. Cultural attractions include the Polk Museum of Art and the restored Polk Theatre. The city's location along I-4 provides convenient access to both Tampa and Orlando. Historic areas include the Dixieland and South Lake Morton districts, characterized by oak-canopied streets. Florida Southern College and Florida Polytechnic University contribute to the local educational landscape. Major employers include Publix Super Markets' corporate headquarters, Amazon, and GEICO. Two-bedroom apartments currently average $1,565, representing competitive rates for the region.

Explore the City

Play a round at Highland Fairways Golf & Country Club.

Walking Trails at Aerial of Douglas M. Cook Park

Horse farmers enjoy the wide open and spacious lots in the City of Lakeland neighborhood.

Cyclists cruise along the path around Lake Hollingsworth.

The Famous Majestic Swans of Lake Morton are Lakelands most Iconic Symbol.

Lakeland's seven historic districts, are flanked by canopies of mature Camphor trees.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Lakeland, FL is $984 for a studio, $1,329 for one bedroom, $1,561 for two bedrooms, and $1,868 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lakeland has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,329/month
722 Sq Ft
House
$2,003/month
1,424 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,621/month
933 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,616/month
1,212 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Lakeland, FL

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lakeland, FL is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

41 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

52 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Magnolia Montessori Academy

Public

Grades K-8

McKeel Academy Of Technology

Public

Grades 6-12

Rochelle School Of The Arts

Public

Grades PK-8

Southwest Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

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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.