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 December 2024, the average apartment rent in City of Lakeland is $1,063 for a studio, $1,322 for one bedroom, $1,549 for two bedrooms, and $1,801 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in City of Lakeland has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 433 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,063/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 718 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,322/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,055 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,549/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,348 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,801/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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