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Rental Market Trends in Bartow, FL

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Bartow, FL is $1,077/month.

Rent in Bartow is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,077/month

Average Rent

730 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.5%

Change / Year

129

Available Apartments

Bartow rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Bartow average $554 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Bartow average $1,077 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Bartow average $1,571 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Bartow average $2,100 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$554/month
298 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,077/month
730 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,571/month
1,342 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,100/month
1,817 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,225/month
499 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,856/month
1,426 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,161/month
1,966 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,200/month
1,365 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Bartow, FL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $6 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Bartow, FL

July 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bartow, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
14% Below $700/month
29% $700 - $1,000/month
14% $1,001 - $1,500/month
43% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bartow, FL?

Because the average rent in Bartow is $1,077, you’ll want to make about $3,590 per month or $43,080 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Bartow, FL

129 Available Apartments for Rent

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The Villages at Laurel Meadows

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1350 N Wilson Ave,
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Bartow?

The average rent in Bartow is $1,077 per month, which is 35.2% lower than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Bartow?

The average rent for a house in Bartow, FL is $1,856 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Bartow?

Rents in Bartow, FL are increasing, with prices up 0.5% year-over-year and $6 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Bartow?

In Bartow, FL, 43% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Florida Bartow Rental Trends

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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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