FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lee County
Studio
$847
1BR
$1,077
2BR
$1,181
3BR
$1,494
4BR
$1,699
Lee County, Alabama
FIPS 01081 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $847 | $10,164 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,077 | $12,924 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,181 | $14,172 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,494 | $17,928 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,699 | $20,388 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,181/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$47,240/yr ($3,937/mo). Area Median Income is $108,900.
At AL's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 126 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $847 | $1,077 | $1,181 | $1,494 | $1,699 |
| FY2025 | $844 | $1,009 | $1,168 | $1,527 | $1,632 |
| FY2024 | $801 | $901 | $1,099 | $1,487 | $1,617 |
| FY2023 | $722 | $774 | $992 | $1,327 | $1,393 |
| FY2022 | $672 | $706 | $924 | $1,222 | $1,383 |
| FY2021 | $590 | $625 | $824 | $1,078 | $1,227 |
| FY2020 | $564 | $623 | $811 | $1,066 | $1,242 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $108,900
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $22,050 | $25,200 | $28,350 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $36,700 | $41,950 | $47,150 | $52,400 | $56,600 | $60,800 |
| 80% AMI | $58,700 | $67,100 | $75,500 | $83,850 | $90,550 | $97,250 |