Lakeland, FL Rent History

139 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,727
1-year change
+1.8%
$31/mo
5-year change
+26.9%
$366/mo
10-year change
+88.3%
$810/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Lakeland

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$875/mo0.0%
2016$900/mo+2.9%+2.9%
2017$950/mo+5.6%+8.6%
2018$1,009/mo+6.2%+15.3%
2019$1,072/mo+6.2%+22.5%
2020$1,143/mo+6.6%+30.6%
2021$1,269/mo+11.0%+45.0%
2022$1,513/mo+19.2%+72.9%
2023$1,593/mo+5.3%+82.1%
2024$1,624/mo+1.9%+85.6%
2025$1,680/mo+3.4%+92.0%
2026$1,654/mo-1.5%+89.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Lakeland changed since 2015?

Median rent in Lakeland, FL was $849 in 2015-01 and is $1,727 as of 2026-07 — a change of $878 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 +26.9% ($366 per month). The current median is $1,727.

What has rent in Lakeland done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lakeland, FL has changed +88.3% ($810 per month). It is now $1,727.

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

Year over year, median rent in Lakeland, FL has increased +1.8% ($31/mo). Current median: $1,727.

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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.