Florida Polytechnic University

Lakeland, FL

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Florida Polytechnic University - Lakeland, FL

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A modern university in the heart of Florida’s High-Tech Corridor

Public STEM Modern Innovative Suburban

Located about midway between Orlando and Tampa, Florida Polytechnic University prides itself on being the state’s newest and most innovative university. Florida Poly specializes in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education, boasting cutting-edge technology and degree programs that help students prepare for careers in an array of fast-growing industries.

The Florida Poly campus sits in northwestern Lakeland, near the intersection of Interstate 4 and Polk Parkway. If you want to live close to campus, be sure to focus your search on rentals near these roadways. Rentals in Downtown Lakeland may not be within walking distance, but they are just a short drive away.

Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Lakeland, FL is $993 for a studio, $1,312 for one bedroom, $1,552 for two bedrooms, and $1,873 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lakeland has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 517 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $993/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 720 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,312/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,083 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,552/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,393 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,873/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Lincoln Avenue Academy

Public

Grades K-5

526 Students

Cleveland Court Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

393 Students

Highlands Grove Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

731 Students

Valleyview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

861 Students

Winston Academy of Engineering

Public

Grades PK-5

506 Students

Lawton Chiles Middle Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

649 Students

Rochelle School Of The Arts

Public

Grades PK-8

803 Students

Lakeland Highlands Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,265 Students

Southwest Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

801 Students

Lake Gibson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,218 Students

George W. Jenkins Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,451 Students

Lakeland Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,043 Students

Lake Gibson Senior High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

2,080 Students

Kathleen Senior High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

2,051 Students

Tenoroc High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,127 Students

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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 November 2025.