Rent by ZIP · Polk County
Rent in Lake Wales, FL 33859
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,510 (+11% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,288 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,180 | $1,110 | +6.3% | $1,062–1,298 | $1,113 ±$767 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,260 | $1,120 | +12.5% | $1,134–1,386 | $1,144 ±$423 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,360 | +11% | $1,359–1,661 | $1,583 ±$269 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,080 | $1,840 | +13% | $1,872–2,288 | $1,089 ±$132 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,520 | $2,280 | +10.5% | $2,268–2,772 | $1,895 ±$425 |
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 33859
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33858 | Loughman | $2,350 | – |
| 33860 | Mulberry | $1,470 | $1,160 |
| 33856 | Nalcrest | $1,350 | – |
| 33854 | Lakeshore | $1,350 | – |
| 33853 | Lake Wales | $1,350 | $1,114 |
| 33865 | Ona | $1,310 | – |
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.