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Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, FL

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

Public STEM Modern

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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Lakeland, FL is $1,054 for a studio, $1,347 for one bedroom, $1,572 for two bedrooms, and $1,842 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lakeland has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 544 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,054/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 725 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,347/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,084 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,572/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,392 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,842/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Not Walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Daily Essentials

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Schools

McKeel Elementary Academy

Public

Grades PK-5

610 Students

Lincoln Avenue Academy

Public

Grades K-5

498 Students

Cleveland Court Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

339 Students

Magnolia Montessori Academy

Public

Grades K-8

192 Students

Lakeland Montessori School House

Public

Grades K-5

122 Students

Magnolia Montessori Academy

Public

Grades K-8

192 Students

McKeel Academy Of Technology

Public

Grades 6-12

1,745 Students

Lawton Chiles Middle Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

677 Students

Rochelle School Of The Arts

Public

Grades PK-8

771 Students

Lakeland Highlands Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,089 Students

Polk State College Collegiate High School

Public

Grades 9-12

338 Students

McKeel Academy Of Technology

Public

Grades 6-12

1,745 Students

George W. Jenkins Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,467 Students

George W. Jenkins Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,451 Students

Lakeland Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,037 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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.