Town Center At Lakeside Village
1555 Village Center Dr,
Lakeland, FL 33803
$1,514 - $1,923
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Lakeland, FL
What is the average rent in Lakeland, FL?
$1,309/month
Average Rent
720 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in Lakeland, FL is $1,309 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,632/month, making renting in Lakeland more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lakeland, you can expect to pay about $990 per month for a studio, $1,309 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,560 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,865 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Lakeland, FL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.5%, which averages out to $19 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Lakeland, FL
Last Updated December 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
15%
$700 - $1,000/month
35%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
43%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lakeland?
Based on current rent prices, Shores Estates, Glenwood Park and City of Lakeland are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lakeland.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lakeland?
Based on current rent prices, Munn Park Historic District, Villages at Bridgewater and City of Lakeland are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lakeland.
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Which Lakeland neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Lakeland with the most apartments available are City of Lakeland, Munn Park Historic District and Shores Estates .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lakeland, FL?
Because the average rent in Lakeland is $1,309, you’ll want to make about $4,363 per month or $52,356 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.
How does Lakeland, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lakeland, FL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.