Lake Wales, Florida rent by ZIP (HUD Small Area FMRs, FY2027)
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lake Wales is $1,430 a month, the median of its 2 ZIP codes (HUD, effective Oct 1, 2026; verified Oct 22, 2026). Its ZIP codes range from $1,350 (33853) to $1,510 (33859).
Last updated Oct 22, 2026 · Last verified Oct 22, 2026
Data: HUD FY2027 (effective Oct 1, 2026)
How much is rent for a 2-bedroom in Lake Wales?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lake Wales, Florida is $1,430 a month, including utilities (median of 2 ZIP codes: 33853, 33859).
| Unit size | FY2027 rent | FY2026 rent | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-bedroom) | $1,145 | $1,055 | +$90 (+8.5%) |
| 1-bedroom | $1,185 | $1,060 | +$125 (+11.8%) |
| 2-bedroom | $1,430 | $1,290 | +$140 (+10.9%) |
| 3-bedroom | $1,955 | $1,745 | +$210 (+12.0%) |
| 4-bedroom | $2,390 | $2,165 | +$225 (+10.4%) |
What is rent by ZIP code in Lake Wales?
HUD sets a separate Small Area FMR for each ZIP code. Its ZIP codes range from $1,350 (33853) to $1,510 (33859).
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33853 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,830 | $2,260 |
| 33859 | $1,180 | $1,260 | $1,510 | $2,080 | $2,520 |
Is rent in Lake Wales higher than in Polk County overall?
Lake Wales's 2-bedroom figure is $178 below Polk County's FY2027 Fair Market Rent of $1,608.
How does Lake Wales compare with Polk County?
Lake Wales's figures are HUD Small Area FMRs; the county column is HUD's countywide Fair Market Rent.
| Unit size | Lake Wales | Polk County | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-bedroom) | $1,145 | $1,258 | −$113 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,185 | $1,338 | −$153 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,430 | $1,608 | −$178 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,955 | $2,212 | −$257 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,390 | $2,688 | −$298 |
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What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent?
A Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) is the same estimate calculated for a single ZIP code, so it shows how rents differ inside a metro area.
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Sources
- HUD FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents data file (effective Oct 1, 2026) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- Federal Register notice of FY2027 FMRs (91 FR 56156): effective October 1, 2026 (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- HUD: FY2027 FMR reevaluation requests (no Florida areas listed) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents, county-level data file (effective Oct 1, 2026) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- HUD USER: Fair Market Rents (definitions and documentation) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- HUD FY2026 Small Area FMRs data file (revised; prior-year column) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place relationship file (verified Oct 22, 2026)
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