Rent by ZIP · Polk County
Rent in Lake Wales, FL 33898
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,420 (+6.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,194 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,110 | $1,090 | +1.8% | $999–1,221 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,180 | $1,090 | +8.3% | $1,062–1,298 | $1,184 ±$144 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,420 | $1,330 | +6.8% | $1,278–1,562 | $1,054 ±$111 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,950 | $1,800 | +8.3% | $1,755–2,145 | $1,302 ±$208 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,370 | $2,230 | +6.3% | $2,133–2,607 | $1,375 ±$171 |
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 33898
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33897 | Davenport | $2,300 | $1,753 |
| 33896 | Davenport | $2,390 | $1,921 |
| 33890 | Zolfo Springs | $1,130 | $934 |
| 33884 | Winter Haven | $1,860 | $1,570 |
| 33881 | Winter Haven | $1,430 | $1,109 |
| 33880 | Winter Haven | $1,440 | $1,127 |
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.