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What Is the Average Rent in Lee County, Georgia?

$1,184/month 3.2%vs 2023 ($1,147)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Lee County, Georgia is $1,184/month (±$88), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $231,800 (±$6,645), and the median household income is $89,168/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Lee County, Georgia and Neighbouring Counties

Sumter: $857Crisp: $778Dougherty: $935Lee County: $1,184Worth: $864Terrell: $745$857$778$935$1,184$864$745

Housing Metrics for Lee County, Georgia

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,184
Median Home Value$231,800
Median Household Income$89,168
Total Housing Units12,287
Renter-Occupied Units3,175
Renter-Occupied Share26%
Households Paying 50%+ Income718 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
1 BR$892-4.2%
2 BR$965-8.1%
3 BR$1,210+4.5%
4 BR$1,828+10.3%

How does Lee County, Georgia compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Georgia.

Higher rent than 83% of counties in Georgia · 28th of 159

Cheapest: Clay County($536)
Priciest: Forsyth County($2,090)
#CountyValue
1Forsyth County$2,090
2Fayette County$1,898
3Gwinnett County$1,810
… 24 more …
28Lee County(you are here)$1,184
… 128 more …
157Clay County$536
158Jenkins County$535
159Clinch County$509

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lee County, Georgia?

The median gross rent in Lee County, Georgia is $1,184/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lee County, Georgia?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Lee County, Georgia is $965/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$82. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Lee County, Georgia?

The median home value in Lee County, Georgia is $231,800 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Lee County are rent-burdened?

In Lee County, Georgia, 718 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Lee County, Georgia?

The median household income in Lee County, Georgia is $89,168/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,184 has a margin of error of ±$88. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, public domain.