Lee County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 16,557.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$678/mo
↓ 3.8% YoY
-24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$687/mo
↓ 3.4% YoY
-28% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$902/mo
↓ 3.3% YoY
-23% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,111/mo
↓ 9.8% YoY
-27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,194/mo
↓ 3.5% YoY
-32% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $705 | $678 | $-27 (-3.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $687 | $-24 (-3.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $902 | $-31 (-3.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,232 | $1,111 | $-121 (-9.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,237 | $1,194 | $-43 (-3.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,480
$2,290/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,080
$3,007/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Edgefield County
1 BR: $1,114/mo
Cherokee County
1 BR: $795/mo
Lexington County
1 BR: $1,164/mo
Greenwood County
1 BR: $757/mo
Dillon County
1 BR: $762/mo
Darlington County
1 BR: $856/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.