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Auburndale, FL

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Experience small-town charm in the heart of Central Florida

Suburban Rural Affordable Quaint Quiet

Located about midway between Orlando and Tampa, Auburndale exudes a secluded sense of small-town charm just east of Lakeland. Auburndale offers a wide variety of affordable houses and apartments available for rent in a laid-back locale brimming with lush greenery and tranquil lakes. Auburndale’s small-town vibe is most evident in its downtown area stretched along Main Street, which touts a bevy of offices, restaurants, and shops in old-fashioned buildings.

Although Auburndale may feel quiet and secluded, the community sits within easy driving distance of Central Florida’s biggest attractions, including the many theme parks of Greater Orlando, Tampa’s vibrant nightlife, and the gorgeous beaches on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Getting around from Auburndale is simple with direct access to Interstate 4 and U.S. Highway 92.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Auburndale, FL is $1,222 for one bedroom, $1,596 for two bedrooms, and $2,006 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Auburndale has increased by 4.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,222/month
595 Sq Ft
House
$1,902/month
1,433 Sq Ft
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Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Walter Caldwell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

895 Students

6
out of 10

Auburndale Central Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

383 Students

5
out of 10

Clarence Boswell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

636 Students

4
out of 10

Lena Vista Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

975 Students

2
out of 10

Jere L. Stambaugh Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,127 Students

2
out of 10

Auburndale Senior High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

1,716 Students

2
out of 10

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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 2025.