FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lee County
Studio
$678
1BR
$687
2BR
$902
3BR
$1,111
4BR
$1,194
Lee County, South Carolina
FIPS 45061 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Lee County, SC
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $678 | $8,136 |
| 1-Bedroom | $687 | $8,244 |
| 2-Bedroom | $902 | $10,824 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,111 | $13,332 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,194 | $14,328 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $902/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$36,080/yr ($3,007/mo). Area Median Income is $61,400.
At SC's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 96 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $678 | $687 | $902 | $1,111 | $1,194 |
| FY2025 | $705 | $711 | $933 | $1,232 | $1,237 |
| FY2024 | $684 | $689 | $905 | $1,233 | $1,238 |
| FY2023 | $627 | $631 | $780 | $1,109 | $1,304 |
| FY2022 | $579 | $583 | $712 | $1,011 | $1,219 |
| FY2021 | $557 | $562 | $679 | $888 | $1,149 |
| FY2020 | $513 | $534 | $651 | $818 | $935 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $61,400
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $43,300 |
| 50% AMI | $26,150 | $29,850 | $33,600 | $37,300 | $40,300 | $43,300 |
| 80% AMI | $41,800 | $47,800 | $53,750 | $59,700 | $64,500 | $69,300 |