Rent by ZIP · Polk County
Rent in Lakeland, FL 33812
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,030 (+10.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,834 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,590 | $1,510 | +5.3% | $1,431–1,749 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,690 | $1,510 | +11.9% | $1,521–1,859 | $1,325 ±$942 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,030 | $1,840 | +10.3% | $1,827–2,233 | $991 ±$683 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,790 | $2,490 | +12% | $2,511–3,069 | $2,491 ±$377 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,390 | $3,090 | +9.7% | $3,051–3,729 | $3,087 ±$642 |
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 33812
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33811 | Lakeland | $1,580 | $1,361 |
| 33813 | Lakeland | $2,030 | $1,432 |
| 33810 | Lakeland | $1,800 | $1,428 |
| 33809 | Lakeland | $1,820 | $1,400 |
| 33815 | Lakeland | $1,350 | $1,084 |
| 33805 | Lakeland | $1,500 | $1,149 |
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.