Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Houston County vs Fulton County

How do Houston County and Fulton County rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$1,221
Houston County (1BR)
$1,660
Fulton County (1BR)
−26%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Houston County
$1,221/mo 1BR
Population: 164,117
County
Fulton County
$1,660/mo 1BR
Population: 1,061,944

A 1-bedroom in Houston County is 26% cheaper than Fulton County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,221 vs $1,660). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Houston County Fulton County Difference
Studio $1,106 $1,585 −$479 (-30%)
1 Bedroom $1,221 $1,660 −$439 (-26%)
2 Bedroom $1,362 $1,820 −$458 (-25%)
3 Bedroom $1,821 $2,182 −$361 (-17%)
4 Bedroom $2,148 $2,605 −$457 (-18%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Houston County is 27% above the US average. Fulton County is 73% above.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).