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Rents in Lakeland are $127 below the Polk County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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230 Doris Dr, Lakeland, FL 33813
Elliott & Eijo Group is a full-service Lakeland real estate group offering property management and sales for single-family and multi-family homes in Lakeland, Mulberry, Bartow, Winter Haven and Polk County.
In their words: “We thoroughly screen all prospective tenants and manage the entire leasing process—from placing a qualified tenant in your property to rent collection and ongoing maintenance coordination.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention quick responses, kind and helpful staff and a smooth rental and application process.
1979 E Edgewood Dr Ste 107, Lakeland, FL 33803
Royal Swan Properties is a Lakeland company with over 20 years of experience managing single-family rentals, with marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, inspections and maintenance.
In their words: “We conduct extensive screening on all tenants and handle every aspect of getting your investment rented in the shortest time possible.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe an attentive manager and quick handling of maintenance requests.
4701 Old Rd 37, Lakeland, FL 33813
Land South Properties and Management is a family-owned Lakeland company specializing in residential property management across Central Florida, with 30+ years of experience helping property owners.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention helpful, understanding staff, quick responses and prompt handling of maintenance.
1102 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33803
Real Asset Realty & Property Management is a Lakeland company specializing in long-term rental management throughout Polk County and Central Florida, and also helps owners with short-term rentals.
Review summary: Reviewers often describe an organized, responsive team that answers questions and handles rentals smoothly.
Serves the Lakeland area · no public office address, so no map pin
ALLSTATES Property Management serves the Lakeland area, including Kissimmee, Davenport and Plant City, managing single-family homes, condos, townhomes, apartments and commercial properties with rent collection, maintenance, leasing and accounting.
In their words: “Florida property management for owners, investors, and tenants.”
Review summary: Reviewers, mostly renters, often mention clear communication and patient guidance through the rental process.
Serves the Lakeland area · no public office address, so no map pin
Signature Property Management serves the Lakeland area, Tampa and Central Florida, managing single-family homes and second homes with long-term and short-term rental management, tenant screening, marketing, home watch and furnishing.
In their words: “Our services encompass property marketing, tenant screening, lease management, rent collection, property maintenance, tenant relations, and legal compliance.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention responsive, attentive service and good communication with owners of investment homes.
2225 E Edgewood Dr Ste 4, Lakeland, FL 33803
PMI Arrico Realty and Property Management is a Property Management Inc franchise office serving Lakeland and Polk County, offering residential rental management with tenant screening, leasing, maintenance, rental analysis and reporting.
In their words: “PMI Arrico Realty and Property Management is a full-service real estate asset management company proudly serving Lakeland and the surrounding Polk County communities.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention caring, responsive staff and quick replies, though a few report poor communication.
Serves the Lakeland area · no public office address, so no map pin
Team Capital Venture serves the Lakeland area, renting out townhomes and condos it owns and handling leasing, rent collection and maintenance for its residents.
Review summary: Reviewers, all tenants, describe kind, responsive landlords who fix problems quickly and keep homes well maintained.
Serves the Lakeland area · no public office address, so no map pin
Halite Capital Property Management is a property management company serving the Lakeland area that manages long-term rentals and short-term Airbnb homes in Polk County, Orlando, Tampa and Central Florida.
In their words: “Our model aligns our interests: your property’s performance matters to us.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a knowledgeable, communicative manager who is easy to reach and detail oriented.
Serves the Lakeland area · no public office address, so no map pin
The Lewis Team Real Estate serves the Lakeland area and is a real estate team that helps clients buy and sell homes and is listed for property management.
Review summary: Reviewers mostly describe knowledgeable, responsive agents who make buying and selling homes smooth.
At Your Service Realty is a Lakeland company founded in 2009 that manages over one hundred properties across Polk County, including single-family and multi-family homes, mobile homes, apartments and commercial properties.
In their words: “Our repertoire of managed properties include single family homes, multi-family homes, mobile homes, small apartment complexes, and commercial properties.”
225 S Ingraham Ave #4, Lakeland, FL 33801
All County Polk Property Management is a Lakeland office of All County, managing single-family homes, condos, duplexes, apartments and small commercial strip centers, with tenant placement and maintenance.
In their words: “We manage residential properties by using proven methods that make owning rental properties more profitable.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention helpful leasing staff and a quick application process, though some report maintenance problems.
Serves the Lakeland area · no public office address, so no map pin
South Earth Realty & Property Management is a real estate company serving the Lakeland area that offers full-service property management for landlords in Tampa and Orlando, with bilingual Chinese service.
In their words: “We conduct ourselves with utmost honesty and integrity and will always be open and transparent in our dealings with all landlords and tenants.”
4110 Florida Ave S #110, Lakeland, FL 33803
Berkshire Management Group is a Lakeland company offering a full range of property management services for investors, homeowners and landlords in Central Florida, including leasing, maintenance and owner statements.
In their words: “We understand the importance of timely rent collections and distributions to our owners and investors.”
3699 Airfield Dr W, Lakeland, FL 33811
CMTG Real Estate Group has an office in Lakeland and provides full-service property management, including tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination and property inspections, alongside real estate sales and rentals.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention responsive, respectful communication from a management team owners and tenants find easy to work with.
229 N Tennessee Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
Smart Properties Management has an office in Lakeland and manages single-family homes and duplexes in Lakeland, Polk County and Hillsborough County, with leasing, in-house maintenance, online rent payment and owner statements.
In their words: “We manage all types of residential properties, including duplexes and single family homes.”
931 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33803
Danjo Managed Executive Properties is a property management company with an office in Lakeland that rents and manages homes for owners in the Lakeland area.
5324 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809
Superior Property Management & Sales is a Lakeland company offering property management for single-family homes, short-term rentals and home sales across Polk County and Central Florida.
231 N Kentucky Ave Suite 217, Lakeland, FL 33801
Atlas Management Group Florida is a Lakeland property management company listing single-family homes, multifamily and commercial properties in Central Florida, with tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, marketing and inspections.
Serves the Lakeland area · no public office address, so no map pin
ReBook it is a rental management company serving the Lakeland area of Florida, handling rental properties and bookings on behalf of local owners.
Serves the Lakeland area · no public office address, so no map pin
Sugitta is a property management company that serves the Lakeland area of Central Florida; details about the properties and services it handles were not available.
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Rents in Lakeland are $127 below the Polk County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$18 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Lakeland's typical asking rent is $127 (7.0%) below the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Lakeland is number 7 of 9 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Eagle Lake, Lake Alfred, Polk City. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in March, May and June, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland | $1,687 | +1.1% | 21 |
| Auburndale | $1,741 | +0.3% | 3 |
| Plant City | $1,766 | −3.4% | 7 |
| Winter Haven | $1,686 | +2.2% | 5 |
| Davenport | $1,978 | +1.2% | 8 |
| Brandon | $1,729 | −0.5% | 5 |
| Lake Wales | $1,512 | −0.2% | 3 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 21 property management companies in Lakeland, Polk County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Winter Haven and Plant City, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Lakeland is $1,687 (September 2026); +1.1% over the past year and +17.2% over five years. About 43.6% of homes in Lakeland are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 6.9% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 21 property management companies in Lakeland, FL: 13 with an office in the city and 8 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Lakeland was $1,687 a month in September 2026, +1.1% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, May and June. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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