Rent by ZIP · Polk County
Rent in Lakeland, FL 33809
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,820 (+7.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,510 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,420 | $1,390 | +2.2% | $1,278–1,562 | $1,753 ±$267 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,510 | $1,400 | +7.9% | $1,359–1,661 | $1,403 ±$73 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,700 | +7.1% | $1,638–2,002 | $1,400 ±$124 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,500 | $2,300 | +8.7% | $2,250–2,750 | $1,722 ±$92 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,040 | $2,850 | +6.7% | $2,736–3,344 | $1,519 ±$208 |
Small Area FMRs for the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL MSA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 33809
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33810 | Lakeland | $1,800 | $1,428 |
| 33811 | Lakeland | $1,580 | $1,361 |
| 33812 | Lakeland | $2,030 | $991 |
| 33805 | Lakeland | $1,500 | $1,149 |
| 33813 | Lakeland | $2,030 | $1,432 |
| 33803 | Lakeland | $1,830 | $1,478 |
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.