Rent in Lee County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,129$13,548 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,103 (−2.3%)How much rent can you afford in Lee County, GA?
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, GA 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 | $966 | $11,592 | $38,640 | $18.58/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,006 | $12,072 | $40,240 | $19.35/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,129 | $13,548 | $45,160 | $21.71/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,534 | $18,408 | $61,360 | $29.50/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,858 | $22,296 | $74,320 | $35.73/hr |
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Rent in Lee County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Lee County, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,103 for a two-bedroom, down 2.3% from $1,129. A one-bedroom goes from $1,006 to $972, a studio from $966 to $953.
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, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,006 for a one-bedroom and $1,129 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,548 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, GA?
To keep a $1,129 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.71 an hour, or $45,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,006 takes $19.35 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lee County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $966, one bedroom $1,006, two $1,129, three $1,534 and four $1,858 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lee County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $89,168 a year ($7,431 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,129 takes 15.2% 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: ($1,129 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.71 an hour.