Lakeland, FL Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,687
1-year change
+1.4%
$24/mo
5-year change
+19.6%
$277/mo
10-year change
+80.4%
$752/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Lakeland

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$879/mo—0.0%
2016$904/mo+2.8%+2.8%
2017$954/mo+5.5%+8.5%
2018$1,014/mo+6.3%+15.4%
2019$1,075/mo+6.0%+22.3%
2020$1,148/mo+6.8%+30.6%
2021$1,272/mo+10.8%+44.7%
2022$1,520/mo+19.5%+72.9%
2023$1,596/mo+5.0%+81.6%
2024$1,629/mo+2.1%+85.3%
2025$1,650/mo+1.3%+87.7%
2026$1,662/mo+0.7%+89.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Lakeland changed since 2015?

Median rent in Lakeland, FL was $854 in 2015-01 and is $1,687 as of 2026-09 — a change of $833 per month over 11 years.

How much has Lakeland rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Lakeland, FL has changed +19.6% ($277 per month). The current median is $1,687.

What has rent in Lakeland done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lakeland, FL has changed +80.4% ($752 per month). It is now $1,687.

Is rent in Lakeland going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Lakeland, FL has increased +1.4% ($24/mo). Current median: $1,687.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.