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Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, FL
A modern university in the heart of Florida’s High-Tech Corridor
Public
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STEM
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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 August 2026, the average apartment rent in Lakeland, FL is $1,050 for a studio, $1,456 for one bedroom, $1,575 for two bedrooms, and $1,885 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lakeland has increased by 8.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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544 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,050/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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723 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,456/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,088 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,575/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,397 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,885/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Florida Polytechnic University
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Florida Polytechnic University - Lakeland, FL (University) is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Florida Polytechnic University - Lakeland, FL (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
30
/ 100
Few to No Café Options Nearby
Cafes
10
/ 100
Few to No Shops Nearby
Shopping
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Florida Polytechnic University - Lakeland, FL (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
610 Students
Public
Grades K-5
498 Students
Cleveland Court Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
339 Students
Public
Grades K-8
192 Students
Lakeland Montessori School House
Public
Grades K-5
122 Students
Public
Grades K-8
192 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,745 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
677 Students
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
Public
Grades 6-12
1,745 Students
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2,467 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,037 Students
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School
Public
Grades 9-12
303 Students
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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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† 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.