Lakeland, FL rental market

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Last updated August 21, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Lakeland, FL is $1,725.

Average rent

$1,725

Month-over-month change

-$25

Year-over-year change

-$125

Available rentals

686

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $550 to $57,780.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5002
$6003
$7008
$80012
$90022
$1,00035
$1,10045
$1,20059
$1,30061
$1,40057
$1,50053
$1,60064
$1,70065
$1,80069
$1,90053
$2,00037
$2,10041
$2,20038
$2,30031
$2,40015
$2,50016
$2,60010
$2,70010
$2,80010
$2,90013
$3,0006
$3,1005
$3,2004
$3,3001
$3,4002
$3,5002
$3,6001
$3,8001
$3,9001
$4,0001
$4,2001
$5,000+4

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $125 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,775$1,800
Feb$1,795$1,787
Mar$1,837$1,800
Apr$1,895$1,795
May$1,850$1,865
Jun$1,875$1,799
Jul$1,850$1,750
Aug$1,850$1,750
Sep$1,858No data
Oct$1,825No data
Nov$1,812No data
Dec$1,795No data

Market temperature

The Lakeland, FL rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Lakeland, FL is 18% lower than the national average.

Lakeland, FLvs.

$1,725

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Lakeland, FL?

The average rent in Lakeland, FL is $1,725.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Lakeland, FL?

Houses in Lakeland, FL rent between $550 - $57,780 with an average rent of $1,725.

3. How has the rent in Lakeland, FL changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Lakeland, FL decreased by $125

4. How much has the rent in Lakeland, FL increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Lakeland, FL decreased by $25

5. How many available rentals are there in Lakeland, FL?

There are currently 686 rentals available in Lakeland, FL.

6. How do rent prices in Lakeland, FL compare with the national average?

The average rent in Lakeland, FL is $1,725 — 17.86% lower the national average of $2,100.