HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Lee County, FL?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Lee County, Florida, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,961 a month. Rents run from $1,629 for a studio up to $2,836 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Lee County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,629 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,638 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,961 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,560 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,836 |
How does Lee County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Florida.
Higher rent than 81% of counties in Florida · 14th of 67
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe County | $2,504 |
| 2 | Miami-Dade County | $2,436 |
| 3 | Broward County | $2,333 |
| … 10 more … | ||
| 14 | Lee County(you are here) | $1,961 |
| … 50 more … | ||
| 65 | Hamilton County | $981 |
| 66 | Levy County | $974 |
| 67 | Calhoun County | $973 |
More data for Lee County, Florida
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ZIP codes in Lee County
The FMR figures above apply to all 47 ZIP codes in Lee County.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Lee County, FL for 2026?
In Lee County, Florida, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,961 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,629 for a studio to $2,836 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Lee County, FL?
A two-bedroom in Lee County, Florida has a Fair Market Rent of $1,961 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Lee County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Lee County, FL?
Every ZIP code in Lee County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Lee County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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