Rent in Lee County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,181$14,172 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,277 (+8.1%)How much rent can you afford in Lee County, AL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Lee County, AL by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $847 | $10,164 | $33,880 | $16.29/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,077 | $12,924 | $43,080 | $20.71/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,181 | $14,172 | $47,240 | $22.71/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,494 | $17,928 | $59,760 | $28.73/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,699 | $20,388 | $67,960 | $32.67/hr |
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Living and working in Lee County, AL
Rent in Lee County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lee County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,277 for a two-bedroom, up 8.1% from $1,181. A one-bedroom goes from $1,077 to $1,167, a studio from $847 to $891.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Lee County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,077 for a one-bedroom and $1,181 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,172 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Lee County, AL?
To keep a $1,181 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.71 an hour, or $47,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,077 takes $20.71 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lee County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $847, one bedroom $1,077, two $1,181, three $1,494 and four $1,699 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lee County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $65,824 a year ($5,485 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,181 takes 21.5% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,181 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.71 an hour.