Elbert County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 19,570.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$831/mo
↑ 17.2% YoY
-7% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$836/mo
↑ 17.3% YoY
-13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,074/mo
↑ 14.7% YoY
-9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,288/mo
↑ 10.3% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,422/mo
↑ 14.6% YoY
-19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $709 | $831 | +$122 (+17.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $713 | $836 | +$123 (+17.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $936 | $1,074 | +$138 (+14.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,168 | $1,288 | +$120 (+10.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,241 | $1,422 | +$181 (+14.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,440
$2,787/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,960
$3,580/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Putnam County
1 BR: $898/mo
Morgan County
1 BR: $1,315/mo
Coweta County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Crawford County
1 BR: $1,158/mo
Harris County
1 BR: $939/mo
Wilcox County
1 BR: $770/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.