County FMR · HUD FY2026
Floyd County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Floyd County, GA - 4% below the US average.
- $923
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,192
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +1.9%
- YoY change
- -4%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Floyd is the 54th most expensive of 159 counties in Georgia by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,006 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #1,006
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #54
- most expensive of 159 in Georgia (2BR)
- -10%
- vs the state average
- $36,920
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (8.6%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (42.1%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Floyd County, GA. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Floyd County, Georgia is $923 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,192/mo and a studio is $822/mo. This is 4% lower than the national average of $959 and 10% below the Georgia average of $1,023.
Rent increased1.9% from FY 2025 ($906), roughly tracking inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $36,920/year for a 1-bedroom.
Observed renter burden: 45.7% of the 13,915 renter households counted by ACS paid at least 30% of income in gross rent. This ACS 2023 household measure is distinct from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent benchmark above.
Market slack: The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 5.9%, close to the range where market rents and HUD's FMR benchmark tend to track each other.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 3.4% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 98,541. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+2.2%, Census ACS). That's slower than Georgia's statewide growth of +5.1% over the same period.
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Area FLOYD·COUNTY·GA·GA
Floyd County, GA: $923/mo 1BR · #1006 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA GA
- 1BR-FMR $923
- 2BR-FMR $1,192
- RANK-MID #1,006
- YOY-FLAT +1.9%
- VSUS-NEAR -4%
- VS-ST-LOW -10% GA
- INC-ROOM 18%
- POP-MID 99K
- PHOTO-NEAR Fulton County
- VOUCH-90-110 $831–$1,015
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Fulton ($737 1BR gap)
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Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830 | $822 | $-8 (-1.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $906 | $923 | +$17 (+1.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,189 | $1,192 | +$3 (+0.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,499 | $1,541 | +$42 (+2.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,732 | $1,626 | $-106 (-6.1%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Floyd 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 Floyd sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,192 Top 32% higher than 68% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Floyd 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
- Floyd
Floyd County
$923 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Floyd 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), Floyd County (this county) ($923).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $923/mo compares to Georgia salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | GA Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $128,920 | 8.6% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $99,800 | 11.1% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $86,560 | 12.8% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $80,100 | 13.8% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $63,490 | 17.4% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $58,860 | 18.8% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $56,570 | 19.6% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $56,350 | 19.7% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $55,120 | 20.1% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,030 | 28.4% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $38,390 | 28.9% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $33,130 | 33.4% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $29,770 | 37.2% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $27,860 | 39.8% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $26,310 | 42.1% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Floyd County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Floyd (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 50.6% overall, from $613 to $923. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +14.1% in FY 2024, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑1.9% | $822 | $923 | $1,192 |
| FY 2025 ↑8.6% | $830 | $906 | $1,189 |
| FY 2024 ↑14.1% | $834 | $834 | $1,096 |
| FY 2023 ↑11.1% | $726 | $731 | $962 |
| FY 2022 ↑4.9% | $654 | $658 | $864 |
| FY 2021 ↑2.3% | $623 | $627 | $792 |
| FY 2020 | $609 | $613 | $755 |
Part of the Rome, GA Metro Area
Floyd County is a central county of the Rome, GA metropolitan statistical area.
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Floyd County, both outside Georgia so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.
Similar 2-bedroom FMR
Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside GA (FY2026).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside GA).
Nearby Counties in Georgia
Largest counties by population in Georgia
Showing the 8 largest of 158 other counties in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Floyd County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Floyd County is $923 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,192 and a studio is $822.
How does Floyd County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Floyd County is 4% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $923 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Floyd County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Floyd County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,192 ranks #1,006 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the middle half of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Floyd County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $36,920 ($3,077/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Floyd County.
Is rent going up or down in Floyd County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Floyd County increased by 1.9% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $906 to $923.
Which jobs can afford rent in Floyd County?
Based on Georgia BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $923/mo. 11 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Floyd County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Floyd County went from $613 in FY 2020 to $923 in FY 2026, a total change of +50.6% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Floyd County?
In Floyd County, the FY 2026 FMR of $923/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Floyd County?
For Floyd County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($923/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Floyd County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 5.9%, close to the range where market rents and HUD's FMR benchmark tend to track each other.
What is the unemployment rate in Floyd County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 3.4% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Floyd's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a single market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $923 implies about $36,920/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Georgia counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Fulton
- See where Floyd ranks nationally on rent. National rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This site is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
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