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.

1951 Rosewood Cir

1601 Archers Path

5448 Lewellyn Rd

3017 Mission Lakes Dr

535 W Palmeden Dr

111 Lindale St

3246 S Polk Ave #2

4117 Collegiate Blvd

2025 Sylvester Rd #N109

6664 Chadron Ct

6006 Crane Dr

8448 Adele Rd

4054 Dover Terrace Dr #1

5038 Foxglove Cir

5722 Keaton Springs Dr

331 W Alamo Dr

5433 Keaton Springs Dr

1844 Red Loop

2505 Tanglewood St #3

6783 Treymont Dr

6223 Snow Rd

2014 Charnes Dr

617 Lakehurst St

1113 Pogonia Dr

1920 E Edgewood Dr E #N1

1246 Dorothy St

1106 Brook Meadow Dr

3002 Chasewood Dr

1702 Holton Rd

3442 Cup Dr