Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Lee County vs Florida
How do Lee County and Florida rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,638
- Lee County (1BR)
- $1,296
- Florida (1BR)
- +26%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Lee County is 26% more expensive than Florida at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,638 vs $1,296). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Lee County | Florida | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,629 | $1,212 | +$417 (+34%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,638 | $1,296 | +$342 (+26%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,961 | $1,526 | +$435 (+29%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,560 | $1,971 | +$589 (+30%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,836 | $2,261 | +$575 (+25%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Lee County is 71% above the US average. Florida is 35% above.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).