Lakeland, Florida rent by ZIP (HUD Small Area FMRs, FY2027)
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lakeland is $1,560 a month, the median of its 5 ZIP codes (HUD, effective Oct 1, 2026; verified Oct 22, 2026). Its ZIP codes range from $1,350 (33815) to $1,830 (33803).
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 Lakeland?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lakeland, Florida is $1,560 a month, including utilities (median of 5 ZIP codes: 33801, 33803, 33805, 33811, 33815).
| Unit size | FY2027 rent | FY2026 rent | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-bedroom) | $1,220 | $1,200 | +$20 (+1.7%) |
| 1-bedroom | $1,300 | $1,200 | +$100 (+8.3%) |
| 2-bedroom | $1,560 | $1,460 | +$100 (+6.8%) |
| 3-bedroom | $2,150 | $1,970 | +$180 (+9.1%) |
| 4-bedroom | $2,610 | $2,450 | +$160 (+6.5%) |
What is rent by ZIP code in Lakeland?
HUD sets a separate Small Area FMR for each ZIP code. Its ZIP codes range from $1,350 (33815) to $1,830 (33803).
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33801 | $1,220 | $1,300 | $1,560 | $2,150 | $2,610 |
| 33803 | $1,430 | $1,520 | $1,830 | $2,520 | $3,060 |
| 33805 | $1,170 | $1,250 | $1,500 | $2,060 | $2,510 |
| 33811 | $1,240 | $1,310 | $1,580 | $2,170 | $2,640 |
| 33815 | $1,110 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,860 | $2,260 |
Is rent in Lakeland higher than in Polk County overall?
Lakeland's 2-bedroom figure is $48 below Polk County's FY2027 Fair Market Rent of $1,608.
How does Lakeland compare with Polk County?
Lakeland's figures are HUD Small Area FMRs; the county column is HUD's countywide Fair Market Rent.
| Unit size | Lakeland | Polk County | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-bedroom) | $1,220 | $1,258 | −$38 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,300 | $1,338 | −$38 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,560 | $1,608 | −$48 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,150 | $2,212 | −$62 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,610 | $2,688 | −$78 |
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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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