Rent by ZIP · Polk County
Rent in Lakeland, FL 33803
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,830 (+6.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,450 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,430 | $1,410 | +1.4% | $1,287–1,573 | $1,391 ±$239 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,520 | $1,410 | +7.8% | $1,368–1,672 | $1,176 ±$89 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,720 | +6.4% | $1,647–2,013 | $1,478 ±$121 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,520 | $2,320 | +8.6% | $2,268–2,772 | $1,650 ±$117 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,060 | $2,890 | +5.9% | $2,754–3,366 | $1,466 ±$828 |
Small Area FMRs for the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,608.
What renters pay in 33803
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33801 | Lakeland | $1,560 | $1,208 |
| 33805 | Lakeland | $1,500 | $1,149 |
| 33809 | Lakeland | $1,820 | $1,400 |
| 33810 | Lakeland | $1,800 | $1,428 |
| 33811 | Lakeland | $1,580 | $1,361 |
| 33812 | Lakeland | $2,030 | $991 |
Fair Market Rents across Polk County, FL · All FL counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.