Polk County renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
Rental Price Key
On average, the cost of rent in Polk County is about $904 per month. This puts it in the 41st percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,369. Households in Polk County have a median income of $4,118 per month so the average renter in Polk County is spending roughly 22% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Polk County, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Polk County is $148,269 right now, which is lower than counties nearby, meaning that rents in Polk County also tend to be lower versus these nearby counties.
Higher rent prices are common in the central parts of Polk County while lower rent rates are often available in northeastern areas.
Nearby Counties
- San Jacinto County, TX: less expensive rent prices
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- Tyler County, TX: more expensive rent prices
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- Walker County, TX: more expensive rent prices
- Liberty County, TX: more expensive rent prices
- Hardin County, TX: more expensive rent prices
- Montgomery County, TX: more expensive rent prices
- Houston County, TX: less expensive rent prices
- Jasper County, TX: more expensive rent prices
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- Pittsburg County, OK: less expensive rent prices
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- Sullivan County, NH: more expensive rent prices
- Barren County, KY: less expensive rent prices
- Highland County, OH: less expensive rent prices
- Gadsden County, FL: less expensive rent prices
- Allegany County, NY: less expensive rent prices
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