Average Rent in Lakeland, FL (2026)
Typical asking rent in Lakeland is $1,829. Across the 9 ZIP codes with data it runs from $1,518 to $2,019, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of June 2026.
Rent by ZIP code in Lakeland
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33811 | Polk County | $2,019 | +10% |
| 33813 | Polk County | $1,988 | +9% |
| 33810 | Polk County | $1,915 | +5% |
| 33812 | Polk County | $1,846 | +1% |
| 33815 | Polk County | $1,829 | 0% |
| 33809 | Polk County | $1,719 | -6% |
| 33805 | Polk County | $1,589 | -13% |
| 33803 | Polk County | $1,564 | -14% |
| 33801 | Polk County | $1,518 | -17% |
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Lakeland sits in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area.
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