Rent in Lee County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,141$13,692 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,155 (+1.2%)How much rent can you afford in Lee County, TX?
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, TX 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 | $887 | $10,644 | $35,480 | $17.06/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $912 | $10,944 | $36,480 | $17.54/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,141 | $13,692 | $45,640 | $21.94/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,430 | $17,160 | $57,200 | $27.50/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,540 | $18,480 | $61,600 | $29.62/hr |
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Rent in Lee County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lee County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,155 for a two-bedroom, up 1.2% from $1,141. A one-bedroom goes from $912 to $919, a studio from $887 to $878.
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, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $912 for a one-bedroom and $1,141 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,692 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, TX?
To keep a $1,141 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.94 an hour, or $45,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $912 takes $17.54 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lee County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $887, one bedroom $912, two $1,141, three $1,430 and four $1,540 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lee County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $76,371 a year ($6,364 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,141 takes 17.9% 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: ($1,141 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.94 an hour.