Chattooga County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 24,902.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$789/mo
↑ 21.0% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$794/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,353/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,632/mo
↑ 9.9% YoY
-7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $652 | $789 | +$137 (+21.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $726 | $794 | +$68 (+9.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $905 | $973 | +$68 (+7.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,268 | $1,353 | +$85 (+6.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,485 | $1,632 | +$147 (+9.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,760
$2,647/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Cherokee County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Long County
1 BR: $1,034/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $775/mo
Toombs County
1 BR: $784/mo
McIntosh County
1 BR: $1,105/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.