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Rental Market Trends in Lake Wales, FL

What is the average rent in Lake Wales, FL?

$1,219/month

Average Rent

742 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-8.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Lake Wales, FL is $1,219 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,642/month, making renting in Lake Wales more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lake Wales, you can expect to pay about $1,033 per month for a studio, $1,219 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,507 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,783 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,033/month
599 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,219/month
742 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,507/month
1,063 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,783/month
1,376 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,110/month
1,171 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,204/month
877 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,766/month
1,215 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,145/month
1,871 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lake Wales, FL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 8.4%, which averages out to $102 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lake Wales, FL
Last Updated May 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lake Wales, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
44% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lake Wales, FL?

Because the average rent in Lake Wales is $1,219, you’ll want to make about $4,063 per month or $48,756 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Lake Wales, FL

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How does Lake Wales, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

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Alera at Hunters Glen

Alera at Hunters Glen

3005 Willow Glen Cir,
Lake Wales, FL 33859

$1,299 - $2,190

1-3 Beds

Serenity at Lake Wales

Serenity at Lake Wales

105 Serenity Loop,
Lake Wales, FL 33859

$1,290 - $3,045

1-3 Beds

Carlton Arms Of Winter Haven

Carlton Arms Of Winter Haven

7676 Carlton Arms Blvd,
Winter Haven, FL 33884

$959 - $1,793

Studio - 3 Beds

Georgetown Square Apartments

Georgetown Square Apartments

200 Emerald Ave,
Lake Wales, FL 33853

$1,129 - $1,267 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

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United States Florida Lake Wales Rental Trends

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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