Polk State College

Lakeland, FL

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Polk State College Lakeland Campus - Lakeland, FL Area Guide

Expanding the mission of Polk State to one of central Florida’s biggest communities

Public Suburban Eagles Beach Coastal

Polk State College’s Lakeland campus sits on the southeast corner of its namesake city, just off Highway 98. This location of the college includes the institution’s Collegiate High School, a facility for juniors and seniors to earn associate degrees in conjunction with their high school diplomas. The campus is mostly surrounded by residential neighborhoods, with a mix of apartments, condos, and houses available nearby on all sides. Holloway Park and Sanlan Golf Course provide excellent opportunities to take advantage of the region’s sunshine year-round. Just a few minutes up the road is Downtown Lakeland, a popular district full of great dining, nightlife, and entertainment options. Catch a movie at the historic Polk Theatre, grab a slice at Palace Pizza, or enjoy a couple drinks with some friends at Molly McHugh’s after hours. Tampa and Orlando are both within easy day trip distance, and a day at the beach is just a short drive away anytime.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lakeland, FL is $1,045 for a studio, $1,336 for one bedroom, $1,566 for two bedrooms, and $1,834 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lakeland has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 544 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,045/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 724 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,336/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,084 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,566/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,392 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,834/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Daily Essentials

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

30 / 100

Few to No Café Options Nearby

Cafes

10 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Schools

McKeel Elementary Academy

Public

Grades PK-5

610 Students

Lincoln Avenue Academy

Public

Grades K-5

526 Students

Cleveland Court Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

393 Students

Magnolia Montessori Academy

Public

Grades K-8

171 Students

Lakeland Montessori School House

Public

Grades K-5

110 Students

Magnolia Montessori Academy

Public

Grades K-8

171 Students

McKeel Academy Of Technology

Public

Grades 6-12

1,727 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

Polk State College Collegiate High School

Public

Grades 9-12

353 Students

McKeel Academy Of Technology

Public

Grades 6-12

1,727 Students

George W. Jenkins Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,451 Students

Lakeland Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,043 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 February 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.