Florida Polytechnic University

Lakeland, FL

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Florida Polytechnic University - Lakeland, FL

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A modern university in the heart of Florida’s High-Tech Corridor

Public STEM Modern Innovative Suburban

Located about midway between Orlando and Tampa, Florida Polytechnic University prides itself on being the state’s newest and most innovative university. Florida Poly specializes in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education, boasting cutting-edge technology and degree programs that help students prepare for careers in an array of fast-growing industries.

The Florida Poly campus sits in northwestern Lakeland, near the intersection of Interstate 4 and Polk Parkway. If you want to live close to campus, be sure to focus your search on rentals near these roadways. Rentals in Downtown Lakeland may not be within walking distance, but they are just a short drive away.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Lakeland, FL is $960 for a studio, $1,309 for one bedroom, $1,565 for two bedrooms, and $1,873 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lakeland has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 464 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $960/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 720 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,309/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,080 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,565/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,377 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,873/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Lincoln Avenue Academy

Public

Grades K-5

526 Students

9
out of 10

Valleyview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

861 Students

8
out of 10

Rochelle School Of The Arts

Public

Grades PK-8

803 Students

7
out of 10

James W. Sikes Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

563 Students

7
out of 10

Oscar J. Pope Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

410 Students

7
out of 10

Rochelle School Of The Arts

Public

Grades PK-8

803 Students

7
out of 10

Lawton Chiles Middle Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

649 Students

6
out of 10

Lakeland Highlands Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,265 Students

5
out of 10

Polk Full Time Eschool

Public

Grades K-12

604 Students

5
out of 10

Sleepy Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,090 Students

3
out of 10

George W. Jenkins Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,451 Students

5
out of 10

Lakeland Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,043 Students

5
out of 10

Polk Full Time Eschool

Public

Grades K-12

604 Students

5
out of 10

Lake Gibson Senior High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

2,080 Students

3
out of 10

Kathleen Senior High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

2,051 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.