County FMR · HUD FY2026
Charlton County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Charlton County, GA - 18% below the US average.
- $790
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,036
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +9.6%
- YoY change
- -18%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Charlton is the 75th cheapest of 159 counties in Georgia by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,541 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 9.6% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #1,541
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #75
- cheapest of 159 in Georgia (2BR)
- -23%
- vs the state average
- $31,600
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (7.4%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (36%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Charlton County, GA. Verify with HUD →
Charlton County, Georgia carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $790 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,036/mo and a studio is $784/mo. That's 18% below the national benchmark of $959 and 23% below the Georgia average of $1,023.
Rent increased9.6% from FY 2025 ($721), outpacing inflation. The 30% affordability floor is comparatively reachable here at $31,600/year.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 12,547. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-2.1%, Census ACS). That's slower than Georgia's statewide growth of +5.1% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Charlton County
HUD publishes one FMR schedule per FMR area (often the county). Local housing authorities use it as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment-standard baseline. See how FMR is calculated.
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Charlton County's 2-bedroom of $1,036 ranks #1,541 most expensive of 3,145 US counties, in the middle half of HUD counties.
This is a below-average rent market: 1-bedroom FMR is 18% under the US average of $959 and 23% below Georgia's $1,023. HUD's 1-bedroom figure shifted from $721 (FY 2025) to $790 (FY 2026), a +9.6% move that still leaves this county below the US mid-point.
A 1-bedroom at $790 needs $31,600/year under the 30% rule against a county median of $48,534, and the median household clears that line with room to spare. A 2-bedroom at $1,036 is the next step up.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $717 | $784 | +$67 (+9.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $721 | $790 | +$69 (+9.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $905 | $1,036 | +$131 (+14.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,107 | $1,242 | +$135 (+12.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,300 | $1,485 | +$185 (+14.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Charlton County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Where Charlton sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,036 higher than 51% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Charlton compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Georgia counties
- Fulton
Fulton County
$1,660 1BR FMR / mo
- Gwinnett
Gwinnett County
$1,660 1BR FMR / mo
- Cobb
Cobb County
$1,660 1BR FMR / mo
- DeKalb
DeKalb County
$1,660 1BR FMR / mo
- Clayton
Clayton County
$1,660 1BR FMR / mo
- Chatham
Chatham County
$1,533 1BR FMR / mo
- Charlton
Charlton County
$790 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Charlton is highlighted. Nearby Georgia counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Fulton County ($1,660), Gwinnett County ($1,660), Cobb County ($1,660), DeKalb County ($1,660), Clayton County ($1,660), Chatham County ($1,533), Charlton County (this county) ($790).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
With a below-average 1-bedroom at $790/mo, most of these Georgia occupations clear, or miss, the 30% affordability line.
| Occupation | GA Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $128,920 | 7.4% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $99,800 | 9.5% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $86,560 | 11% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $80,100 | 11.8% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $63,490 | 14.9% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $58,860 | 16.1% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $56,350 | 16.8% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $56,570 | 16.8% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $55,120 | 17.2% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,030 | 24.3% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $38,390 | 24.7% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $33,130 | 28.6% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $29,770 | 31.8% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $27,860 | 34% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $26,310 | 36% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Charlton County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Charlton (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 38.1% overall, from $572 to $790. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +15.2% in FY 2024, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑9.6% | $784 | $790 | $1,036 |
| FY 2025 ↓8.5% | $717 | $721 | $905 |
| FY 2024 ↑15.2% | $758 | $788 | $885 |
| FY 2023 ↑10.7% | $648 | $684 | $772 |
| FY 2022 ↑8.8% | $590 | $618 | $704 |
| FY 2021 ↓0.7% | $547 | $568 | $648 |
| FY 2020 | $556 | $572 | $651 |
Where Charlton County Ranks in Georgia
Charlton County is not part of any federally-designated metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area -- an independent rental market not administratively tied to a larger urban core. By 2-bedroom FMR, it ranks #75 of 159 counties in Georgia. Nearest by rank: Murray County ($1,009), Gordon County ($1,011), Franklin County ($1,017), Habersham County ($1,018), Polk County ($1,018), Wayne County ($1,021), Randolph County ($1,028), Ware County ($1,031), Charlton County (this county) ($1,036), Gilmer County ($1,036), Hart County ($1,042), Pierce County ($1,042), Baldwin County ($1,073), Elbert County ($1,074), Butts County ($1,075), Chattahoochee County ($1,088), Harris County ($1,088).
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What this means for renters
Treat Charlton's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $790 implies about $31,600/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Charlton can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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