Early County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 10,753.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$782/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$888/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY
-7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,238/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,340/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
-24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $729 | $782 | +$53 (+7.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $817 | $888 | +$71 (+8.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $905 | $973 | +$68 (+7.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,149 | $1,238 | +$89 (+7.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,286 | $1,340 | +$54 (+4.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,520
$2,960/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Forsyth County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Dooly County
1 BR: $770/mo
Glascock County
1 BR: $770/mo
Houston County
1 BR: $1,221/mo
Effingham County
1 BR: $1,533/mo
Stewart County
1 BR: $843/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.