Area Information

Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, within an hour's drive of both Tampa and Orlando. Lakeland retains its Old Florida charm with a traditional downtown that boasts pretty Mirror Lake, which is surrounded by a historic promenade. With 38 lakes, the city really is a land of lakes. Several have resident swans that are descendants of two royal swans bestowed on the city by Queen Elizabeth in 1954.

Downtown Lakeland is also the site of regular festivals and programs, including monthly food-truck rallies in Munn Park, and First Friday events that feature free music and themed activities.

History and architecture are important parts of Lakeland's personality. Florida Southern College, established in 1883 and located in central Lakeland, has 2,000 students and features a number of buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The campus sits on a hillside overlooking scenic Lake Hollingsworth, and has more than once been named the nation's most beautiful by the Princeton Review.

Lakeland residents enjoy the local theaters and museums, but also easily access events and programs in Tampa and Orlando via I-4.

Renting in Lakeland

Those seeking apartments for rent in Lakeland can choose from a variety of options, including historic districts with vintage character in town and newer apartment complexes with lush landscaping and pools outside the city's core. Rental prices in Lakeland are more affordable than in major-metro markets in Florida.

Lakeland highlights:

The Detroit Tigers: Detroit's Major League Baseball team comes to Lakeland annually for spring training at Joker Marchant Stadium, north of downtown.
The Polk Museum of Art: This popular museum hosts modern and contemporary art collections and exhibits.
The Florida Air Museum at SUN 'n FUN: An aviation museum and education center that features a major air show every spring.
The Polk Theater: A busy downtown theater that's been called a mini Radio City Music Hall because it has 1,400 seats and maintains the ornate details of its 1928 'movie palace' origins.
Circle Bar B Reserve: This nature preserve draws visitors from around the state. It's just minutes outside of town and features hiking, picnic facilities and a nature center.

2592 Highlands Creek Way

1148 Ruby St

1100 Lowry Ave #33

118 Bluefield Ave #1/2

2022 Hatteras Point

3122 Sand Trap Ct

9927 Cypress Lakes Dr

1629 Yellow Trl

1031 N Florence Ave

4782 Lakeland Harbor Cir

3574 Summit View Way

1242 Sea Oats Cir E

4112 Collegiate Blvd

933 Fish Hatchery Rd

2952 Long Pond Dr

3533 Eagles Crossing Way

211 Mary Catherine Ct

3541 Eagles Crossing Way

1139 Sycamore St

6709 Great Bear Dr

8571 Cape Fox Cv

415 High View Ln #415

408 Calamondin St

715 Satsuma St #715

3805 Exeter Ln

2222 E Peachtree St

4762 Drake Ave

1017 Harden Ct

1777 Crystal Grove Dr

1137 Sycamore St