← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Lakeland, FL, over the past three years
Rent in Lakeland, FL
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,722
1-year change
+1.7%
3-year change
+4.0%
Metro, 1-year change
+1.1%
Rents in Lakeland rose +1.7%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +1.7% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Lakeland, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,722 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,718 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,716 |
| May 2026 | $1,711 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,708 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,702 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,695 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,694 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,695 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,699 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,697 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,696 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,692 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,692 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,686 |
| May 2025 | $1,692 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,690 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,693 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,687 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,683 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,673 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,668 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,662 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,662 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,658 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,662 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,664 |
| May 2024 | $1,671 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,664 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,658 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,650 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,644 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,637 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,630 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,637 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,644 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,656 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,470 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,510 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,720 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,970 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,260 |
City typical rent × FL bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 33801 | $1,513 | +2.7% |
| 33803 | $1,592 | +2.8% |
| 33805 | $1,538 | +1.4% |
| 33809 | $1,627 | +2.4% |
| 33810 | $2,036 | +3.5% |
| 33811 | $2,088 | +3.3% |
| 33812 | $1,904 | −4.0% |
| 33813 | $2,155 | −0.9% |
| 33815 | $1,740 | +2.2% |
Negotiating a renewal in Lakeland
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Lakeland, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −4.0% to +3.5%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.