Lee County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 175,126.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$847/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
-5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,077/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
+12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,181/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
+1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,494/mo
↓ 2.2% YoY
-2% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,699/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $844 | $847 | +$3 (+0.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,009 | $1,077 | +$68 (+6.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,168 | $1,181 | +$13 (+1.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,527 | $1,494 | $-33 (-2.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,632 | $1,699 | +$67 (+4.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$43,080
$3,590/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,240
$3,937/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Russell County
1 BR: $939/mo
Lamar County
1 BR: $636/mo
DeKalb County
1 BR: $591/mo
Dale County
1 BR: $690/mo
Cherokee County
1 BR: $682/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $1,136/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.