Rent in Lee County, VA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$914$10,968 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $943 (+3.2%)How much rent can you afford in Lee County, VA?
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, VA 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 | $693 | $8,316 | $27,720 | $13.33/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $697 | $8,364 | $27,880 | $13.40/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $914 | $10,968 | $36,560 | $17.58/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,226 | $14,712 | $49,040 | $23.58/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,429 | $17,148 | $57,160 | $27.48/hr |
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Rent in Lee County, VA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lee County, VA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $943 for a two-bedroom, up 3.2% from $914. A one-bedroom goes from $697 to $721, a studio from $693 to $716.
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, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $697 for a one-bedroom and $914 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,968 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, VA?
To keep a $914 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.58 an hour, or $36,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $697 takes $13.40 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lee County, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $693, one bedroom $697, two $914, three $1,226 and four $1,429 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lee County, VA?
For the typical household, earning $41,827 a year ($3,486 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $914 takes 26.2% 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: ($914 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.58 an hour.