Wow, tough question. I've heard from a few guys at work that leases that were $500 a couple of years ago are now $1000+.
I'm new to deer hunting, and I'm going the day-lease route. There's one not too far from you,
www.craftongameranch.com.
You might also look into these sites...nothing very cheap, though:
http://rangercreekranch.com/
http://www.raggedycreekranch.com/packages.htm
http://www.stanfieldhunting.com/deerhunting.htm
Other than that, I think you're just going to have to explore around. I've seen some decent ads in "Thrifty Nickel" type adpapers; you might get lucky that way. Or try asking around in local gun stores, pawnshops, etc.?
Good luck...