Lakeland Highlands Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
2 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Lakeland Highlands is a large unincorporated community directly south of the city of Lakeland, and its rental market leans heavily toward single-family houses rather than large apartment complexes — most of the 33813/33811 zip code's rental inventory listed by aggregators is actually detached houses. Genuine multi-unit apartment communities within the CDP boundary itself are limited to a handful of smaller properties along the S Florida Ave corridor.
As of mid-2026, one-bedroom rent in the broader Lakeland Highlands rental market runs roughly $1,400-$1,800, generally below the Tampa Bay average, reflecting Polk County's still-developing rental supply relative to its fast population growth.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century Avenues | 1-3 BR | $1,424-$2,000+ | — | |
| High Glen | 1-2 BR | — | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
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Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Most Florida leases require it, and standard policies do NOT cover flood damage — that needs a separate flood policy, 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. The most common complaint in Florida apartment reviews isn't noise — it's 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.
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