Banks County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 18,381.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$765/mo
↓ 1.0% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$770/mo
↓ 5.8% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,217/mo
↓ 3.5% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,395/mo
↓ 8.2% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $773 | $765 | $-8 (-1.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $817 | $770 | $-47 (-5.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $905 | $973 | +$68 (+7.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,261 | $1,217 | $-44 (-3.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,520 | $1,395 | $-125 (-8.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,800
$2,567/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Polk County
1 BR: $776/mo
Chattooga County
1 BR: $794/mo
Chattahoochee County
1 BR: $939/mo
Harris County
1 BR: $939/mo
Jenkins County
1 BR: $770/mo
McDuffie County
1 BR: $1,114/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.