2026 BAH · Fort Lee
Fort Lee BAH and the rents it covers
E-5 with dependents: $2,358/mo. 15 of 15 communities within 25 miles that post a rent list one at or under it.
- 15 communities within 25 mi post a verified rent
- 15 post a rent at or under E-5 with-dependents BAH ($2,358)
- Lowest posted: $500/mo at The Scout Scott's Addition (base rent; fees may be extra)
- Rents checked against each property’s own website: October 28, 2026
- Fees: 3 of 15 post a total monthly price incl. required fees; the rest post base rent, fees may be extra
BAH by pay grade, and how many posted rents fit
| Pay grade | With dependents | Rents at or under | Without | Rents at or under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-4 | $2,157 | 15 of 15 | $1,728 | 14 of 15 |
| E-5 | $2,358 | 15 of 15 | $1,866 | 15 of 15 |
| E-6 | $2,628 | 15 of 15 | $1,971 | 15 of 15 |
| E-7 | $2,676 | 15 of 15 | $2,163 | 15 of 15 |
| W-2 | $2,694 | 15 of 15 | $2,415 | 15 of 15 |
| O-1 | $2,400 | 15 of 15 | $1,950 | 15 of 15 |
| O-2 | $2,625 | 15 of 15 | $2,295 | 15 of 15 |
| O-3 | $2,760 | 15 of 15 | $2,526 | 15 of 15 |
| O-4 | $3,030 | 15 of 15 | $2,670 | 15 of 15 |
Housing area: Richmond/Fort Lee, VA (VA301). 2026 BAH, source: DTMO. Counts use the lowest verified posted rent per community within 25 miles (straight-line), the same rule as the BAH tool.
Closest communities posting a rent at or under E-5 BAH
- Glenns at Millers Lane · ≈ 19.9 mi · from $1,405/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Lakefield Mews Apartments · ≈ 20.3 mi · from $1,317/mo (total monthly, incl. required fees) · checked October 28, 2026
- Honey Brook Apartments · ≈ 20.3 mi · from $1,112/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Terrace at The Masonry · ≈ 21.2 mi · from $1,016/mo (total monthly, incl. required fees) · checked October 28, 2026
- Evelyn · ≈ 21.4 mi · from $1,599/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Pointe at River City · ≈ 21.8 mi · from $1,147/mo (total monthly, incl. required fees) · checked October 28, 2026
- Matrix Midtown Apartments · ≈ 22.0 mi · from $1,639/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Sydnor Flats · ≈ 22.1 mi · from $1,067/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- The Circ · ≈ 22.9 mi · from $1,553/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Eagle Mill Apartments & Lofts · ≈ 23.0 mi · from $1,250/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
Showing up to 10 of 15. Lowest posted price per community; a fit means at least one floor plan is at or under the BAH amount, not that every unit is.
Every pay grade
E-5 with dependents: $2,358/mo · without: $1,866/mo
Housing area: Richmond/Fort Lee, VA (VA301), based on ZIP 23801 near the installation. 2026 BAH, source: DTMO.
All pay grades
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,157 | $1,728 |
| E-2 | $2,157 | $1,728 |
| E-3 | $2,157 | $1,728 |
| E-4 | $2,157 | $1,728 |
| E-5 | $2,358 | $1,866 |
| E-6 | $2,628 | $1,971 |
| E-7 | $2,676 | $2,163 |
| E-8 | $2,727 | $2,418 |
| E-9 | $2,835 | $2,490 |
| W-1 | $2,646 | $2,094 |
| W-2 | $2,694 | $2,415 |
| W-3 | $2,763 | $2,502 |
| W-4 | $2,862 | $2,631 |
| W-5 | $2,991 | $2,685 |
| O-1E | $2,682 | $2,355 |
| O-2E | $2,751 | $2,475 |
| O-3E | $2,883 | $2,619 |
| O-1 | $2,400 | $1,950 |
| O-2 | $2,625 | $2,295 |
| O-3 | $2,760 | $2,526 |
| O-4 | $3,030 | $2,670 |
| O-5 | $3,231 | $2,694 |
| O-6 | $3,255 | $2,739 |
| O-7 | $3,276 | $2,784 |
Source: U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rate file (BAH-ASCII-2026.zip, includes the May 13, 2026 revision), travel.dod.mil. Your actual BAH depends on your orders; check with your finance office.
Questions
What is the 2026 BAH at Fort Lee for an E-5 with dependents?
$2,358 a month with dependents and $1,866 without, for the Richmond/Fort Lee, VA housing area (VA301). Source: DTMO 2026 BAH rates.
How many rentals near Fort Lee fit E-5 BAH?
15 of the 15 communities within 25 miles that post a verified rent list a price at or under $2,358 a month (E-5 with dependents). Rents were checked against each property’s own website (October 28, 2026).
Do the posted rents near Fort Lee include fees?
3 of 15 communities post a total monthly price that includes required fees. The rest post base rent, so required fees may be extra.
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