Lee County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 63,560.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$874/mo
↓ 5.2% YoY
-2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$880/mo
↓ 5.2% YoY
-8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,136/mo
↓ 3.1% YoY
-3% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,362/mo
↓ 3.5% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,715/mo
↓ 3.3% YoY
-2% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $922 | $874 | $-48 (-5.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $928 | $880 | $-48 (-5.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,172 | $1,136 | $-36 (-3.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,412 | $1,362 | $-50 (-3.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,774 | $1,715 | $-59 (-3.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,200
$2,933/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,440
$3,787/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Hertford County
1 BR: $705/mo
Currituck County
1 BR: $1,512/mo
Catawba County
1 BR: $908/mo
Chatham County
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Bladen County
1 BR: $705/mo
Chowan County
1 BR: $930/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.