Rent in Lee County, NC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,136$13,632 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,179 (+3.8%)How much rent can you afford in Lee County, NC?
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, NC 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 | $874 | $10,488 | $34,960 | $16.81/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $10,560 | $35,200 | $16.92/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,136 | $13,632 | $45,440 | $21.85/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,362 | $16,344 | $54,480 | $26.19/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,715 | $20,580 | $68,600 | $32.98/hr |
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Rent in Lee County, NC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lee County, NC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,179 for a two-bedroom, up 3.8% from $1,136. A one-bedroom goes from $880 to $912, a studio from $874 to $906.
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, NC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $880 for a one-bedroom and $1,136 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,632 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, NC?
To keep a $1,136 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.85 an hour, or $45,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $880 takes $16.92 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lee County, NC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $874, one bedroom $880, two $1,136, three $1,362 and four $1,715 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lee County, NC?
For the typical household, earning $65,387 a year ($5,449 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,136 takes 20.8% 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: ($1,136 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.85 an hour.