Travel Nursing in Lakeland, FL

Travel nursing in Lakeland, FL — what it costs to live there and 6 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Lakeland

6 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Lakeland

Prices in Florida run 3% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall103.43% higher
Housing122.122% higher
Utilities90.110% lower
Groceries and goods98.12% lower
Services101.31% higher

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Lakeland

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,210HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,220HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$1,490HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$2,010HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$1,792Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Florida is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

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Common questions

Do I need a Florida nursing license?
Florida is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
Is Lakeland expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Florida runs housing 22% above and utilities 10% below. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Lakeland?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Lakeland is $1,220 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 6 furnished places here.