City of Lakeland

Lakeland, FL

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City of Lakeland - Lakeland, FL

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The City of Lakeland, Florida, located conveniently along Interstate 4 just 35 miles east of Tampa, is a bustling town and the home of Florida Southern College. The college campus is famous for its collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture -- the largest on-site collection. Lakeland is also home to the Polk Museum of Art, one of the top museums in Florida. The Lakeland Center hosts a variety of events and live performances, including music concerts by acts like Led Zeppelin, Frankie Avalon, and BJ Thomas. The Florida Air Museum will inspire plane enthusiasts.

The area's many lakes offer an abundance of walking, running, biking, and blading opportunities. Lake Mirror Park has an amphitheater, pedestrian walkways, a historic promenade, and the stunning Hollis Garden. Lake Hollingsworth covers 350 acres and is popular for boating. The Lake-to-Lake Trail will quickly become one of your favorite destinations. This 26-mile network of trails take you from lake to lake, encircling Lake Hollingsworth and passing along Florida Southern. Lake Mirror is the hub of the trail, which leads through downtown and along several lakes.

Locals gather at Lakeland Square Mall for a little retail therapy. The mall serves as home to dozens of stores, from Sports Authority to Dillard's and the Children's Place. For something a little more unique, explore a bevy of shops in the city's antique district. Lakeland offers dining opportunities for every appetite. Head to French Fry Heaven to sample 300 different French fry topping combinations, or chow down on oyster tacos at the Fish City Grill.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in City of Lakeland is $1,071 for a studio, $1,309 for one bedroom, $1,559 for two bedrooms, and $1,830 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in City of Lakeland has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 470 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,071/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 716 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,309/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,055 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,559/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,348 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,830/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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† 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.