What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,011 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $881, 1-bedroom is $922, 3-bedroom is $1,382, and 4-bedroom is $1,696.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $40,440 per year ($3,370 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,011 in Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$881

1BR

$922

2BR

$1,011

3BR

$1,382

4BR

$1,696

Hours/week at min wage

108 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#536

of 661 U.S. metros (top 82% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

-8.8%

$97 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +22.2%

Voucher payment standard

$910–$1,112

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area

Metropolitan area · SC · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$881	$10,572
1-Bedroom	$922	$11,064
2-Bedroom	$1,011	$12,132
3-Bedroom	$1,382	$16,584
4-Bedroom	$1,696	$20,352

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $800 → FY2026 $1,011

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$881	$922	$1,011	$1,382	$1,696
FY2025	$963	$987	$1,108	$1,514	$1,666
FY2024	$785	$790	$1,026	$1,360	$1,518
FY2023	$688	$693	$912	$1,212	$1,263
FY2022	$637	$641	$844	$1,105	$1,155
FY2021	$623	$628	$827	$1,074	$1,144
FY2020	$521	$607	$800	$1,038	$1,084

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $113,900

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$21,550	$24,600	$27,700	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$35,900	$41,000	$46,100	$51,250	$55,350	$59,450
80% AMI (Low)	$57,400	$65,600	$73,800	$82,000	$88,600	$95,150

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$12,132/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

10.7% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$40,440/yr

$3,370/mo gross income

FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$996	$1,139	$1,281	$1,537	$1,651
60% AMI Maximum	$1,195	$1,366	$1,537	$1,845	$1,981

FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$881	$922	$1,011	$1,382	$1,696
Low HOME Rent	$897	$1,025	$1,152	$1,281	$1,383

Compare Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area With Other SC Metros

vs. Anderson, SC HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Beaufort County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA vs. Chester County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Clarendon County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area

Counties in This FMR Area

Lancaster County