Fountain Place Apartments
1-2 BR · $1,397-$1,449
✓ Rents closer to Bartow's citywide average than some newer competitors, a plus for budget-conscious renters
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Bartow rental-market research
Compare Apartments in Bartow, FL
3 property profiles · Compare recorded details, advertised rents and editorial feedback summaries where available.
Bartow, the Polk County seat known as the 'City of Oaks and Azaleas,' has a modest apartment market dominated by single-family home and duplex rentals, with a handful of larger named communities offering more traditional apartment-style living.
As of mid-2026, average rent in Bartow runs around $1,066 citywide, well below national norms, though the named apartment communities identified here range from roughly $1,397 to $2,050 depending on unit size and amenities — a premium over the broader single-family rental stock that pulls down the city average.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Place Apartments | 1-2 BR | $1,397-$1,449 | — | |
| Retreat at Stuart Crossing | 1-3 BR | $1,700-$2,050 | — | |
| The Villages at Laurel Meadows | 2 BR | $1,630+ | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
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Retreat at Stuart Crossing
1-3 BR · $1,700-$2,050
✓ Offers a fuller range of unit sizes (one through three bedrooms) than most other Bartow communities
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The Villages at Laurel Meadows
2 BR · $1,630+
✓ Had a relatively high number of available units at time of research, suggesting easier move-in availability than some smaller Bartow properties
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Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Many Florida leases require it, and standard policies generally do not cover flood damage — that may require separate coverage, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
How this apartment research is made
How we build these pages: we examine publicly available resident feedback from sources such as Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp and Reddit, then summarize recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text or display third-party star ratings. Paid partner modules are labeled and do not alter the editorial summary. Trade-offs reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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