Century Avenues
6720 S Florida Ave,
Lakeland, FL 33813
$1,407 - $2,527 | 1-3 Beds
Mulberry
Mulberry, FL
Area Guide
Old-Florida charm permeates this cozy and unique community
Suburb
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Commuter
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Small Town
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Nature
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Industrial
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Mulberry is a small town in central Florida, located about ten miles due south of Downtown Lakeland and thirty miles east of Tampa. Offering a somewhat secluded lifestyle while maintaining a close proximity to major urban hubs, the neighborhoods around Mulberry are popular among commuters who work in the nearby larger cities. While conveniently located as a suburb to two of the region’s biggest cities, Mulberry is also home to an active phosphate mining industry, which serves as the backbone of the local economy; the city even boasts the nickname, “Official Phosphate Capital of the World.”
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Mulberry, FL is $1,316 for one bedroom, $1,516 for two bedrooms, and $1,805 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mulberry has decreased by -8.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,316/month
675 Sq Ft
House
$2,125/month
1,733 Sq Ft
Transportation
21
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.
42
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
Public
Grades PK-5
516 Students
2
Public
Grades PK-5
571 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 6-8
1,200 Students
3
Public
Grades 6-12
15 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 9-12
1,315 Students
3
Public
Grades 6-12
15 Students
Rating Unavailable
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Aldermans Ford Park
- Explorations V Children's Museum
- Hollis Gardens
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Tampa International
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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.