County FMR · HUD FY2026

Georgetown County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Georgetown County, SC - 4% below the US average.

$918
1-bedroom FMR
$1,204
2-bedroom FMR
+1.1%
YoY change
-4%
vs US avg

The verdict

Georgetown is the 18th most expensive of 46 counties in South Carolina by 2-bedroom FMR.

#18
most expensive of 46 in South Carolina (2BR)
-7%
vs the state average
$36,720
income to afford it (30% rule)
+1.1%
YoY, FY2025→2026

Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (10.1%), while Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary spend the most (44.9%); nearby South Carolina counties range as much as 51% apart in 1-bedroom FMR, so the county line itself can matter for renters comparing options.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Georgetown County, SC. Verify with HUD →

HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Georgetown County, South Carolina at $918 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,204/mo and a studio is $905/mo. This is 4% lower than the national average of $959 and 7% below the South Carolina average of $982.

Rent increased1.1% from FY 2025 ($908), roughly tracking inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $36,720/year based on the 30% affordability rule.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 63,594. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+4.2%, Census ACS). That's in line with South Carolina's statewide growth of +5.2% over the same period.

What these rents mean for Georgetown County

The Georgetown County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and South Carolina's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.

Georgetown County's 1-bedroom rent runs 4% below the US average of $959 and 7% lower than the South Carolina state average of $982. Over the past year, 1-bedroom rent here shifted from$908 in FY 2025 to $918 in FY 2026 - a change of +1.1%, which tracks roughly with broader price trends.

At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $918, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $36,720 per year (about $3,060/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,204 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 63,594 and a county median household income of $66,734, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
State avg: $928 · US avg: $893
$905/mo
↑ 0.3% YoY -2% vs state +1% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $982 · US avg: $959
$918/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY -7% vs state -4% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,155 · US avg: $1,175
$1,204/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY +4% vs state +2% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,450 · US avg: $1,525
$1,444/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY -0% vs state -5% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $1,699 · US avg: $1,756
$1,944/mo
↑ 12.9% YoY +14% vs state +11% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $902
$905
+$3 (+0.3%)
1 Bedroom $908
$918
+$10 (+1.1%)
2 Bedroom $1,191
$1,204
+$13 (+1.1%)
3 Bedroom $1,438
$1,444
+$6 (+0.4%)
4 Bedroom $1,722
$1,944
+$222 (+12.9%)

Affordability Snapshot

Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:

Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,720
$3,060/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$48,160
$4,013/month gross

Rent Burden Analysis

How much of household income goes to rent in Georgetown County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.

Studio
16.3%
Affordable
Need $36,200/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
16.5%
Affordable
Need $36,720/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
21.7%
Affordable
Need $48,160/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
26%
Affordable
Need $57,760/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
35%
Burdened
Need $77,760/yr for 30% rule
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.

Georgetown County 2-bedroom rent burden

0%100%National avg22%21.7%
Georgetown County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $66,734 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View South Carolina rent burden →

Where Georgetown sits among every US county

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties

$1,204 Top 31% higher than 69% of 3,145 counties

$600–$800: 23 counties (1%). Below this entry. $800–$1,000: 1,406 counties (45%). Below this entry. $1,000–$1,200: 723 counties (23%). Below this entry. $1,200–$1,400: 417 counties (13%). This entry sits in this band. $1,400–$1,600: 181 counties (6%). Above this entry. $1,600–$1,800: 172 counties (5%). Above this entry. $1,800–$2,000: 108 counties (3%). Above this entry. $2,000–$2,200: 29 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,400: 40 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,600: 13 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,600–$2,800: 9 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,800–$3,000: 15 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,000–$3,200: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,200–$3,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,400–$3,600: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,600–$3,800: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,800–$4,000: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,000–$4,200: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,200–$4,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. This county $600 $4,400 every US county, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.2K-wide band; taller bars hold more counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026

How Georgetown compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other South Carolina counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Georgetown is highlighted. Nearby South Carolina counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Charleston County ($1,630), Horry County ($1,229), Greenville County ($1,221), Richland County ($1,164), Lexington County ($1,164), Spartanburg County ($1,083), Georgetown County (this county) ($918).

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) As of FY2026

Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?

How a 1-bedroom at $918/mo compares to South Carolina salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).

Occupation SC Salary Rent Burden Verdict
Software Developers $108,690 10.1% Affordable
General & Operations Managers $99,340 11.1% Affordable
Registered Nurses $79,900 13.8% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $73,180 15.1% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $59,370 18.6% Affordable
Electricians $58,260 18.9% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,020 19% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,810 21.3% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $48,640 22.6% Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians $38,960 28.3% Affordable
Customer Service Representatives $37,940 29% Affordable
Janitors & Cleaners $29,560 37.3% Stretched
Retail Salespersons $29,450 37.4% Stretched
Fast Food & Counter Workers $26,830 41.1% Stretched
Teaching Assistants $24,510 44.9% Stretched
Salaries: BLS OES (South Carolina) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

7-year Fair Market Rent history for Georgetown County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Georgetown (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 57.5% overall, from $583 to $918. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +19.6% in FY 2024, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.

$500$600$700$800$900$1,000 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $918
Georgetown County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↑1.1% $905 $918 $1,204
FY 2025 ↑7.1% $902 $908 $1,191
FY 2024 ↑19.6% $842 $848 $1,114
FY 2023 ↑8.4% $704 $709 $933
FY 2022 ↑6.3% $650 $654 $843
FY 2021 ↑5.5% $611 $615 $811
FY 2020 $579 $583 $748
Total change (6yr): +57.5%
Annualized: +7.9%/yr
1 BR: $583 → $918

Part of the Murrells Inlet, SC Micro Area

Georgetown County is a central county of the Murrells Inlet, SC micropolitan statistical area.

Nearby Counties in South Carolina

Largest counties by population in South Carolina

Greenville County
1 BR: $1,221/mo Pop: 528,251
Richland County
1 BR: $1,164/mo Pop: 416,161
Charleston County
1 BR: $1,630/mo Pop: 409,840
Horry County
1 BR: $1,229/mo Pop: 356,578
Spartanburg County
1 BR: $1,083/mo Pop: 330,119
Lexington County
1 BR: $1,164/mo Pop: 295,934
York County
1 BR: $1,538/mo Pop: 282,987
Berkeley County
1 BR: $1,630/mo Pop: 231,419
View all counties in South Carolina →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Georgetown County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Georgetown County is $918 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,204 and a studio is $905.
How does Georgetown County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in Georgetown County is 4% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $918 compared to $959 nationally.
What income do I need to afford rent in Georgetown County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $36,720 ($3,060/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Georgetown County.
Is rent going up or down in Georgetown County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Georgetown County increased by 1.1% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $908 to $918.
Which jobs can afford rent in Georgetown County? ▼
Based on South Carolina BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $918/mo. 11 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Georgetown County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Georgetown County went from $583 in FY 2020 to $918 in FY 2026, a total change of +57.5% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Georgetown County? ▼
In Georgetown County, the FY 2026 FMR of $918/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 Georgetown County? ▼
For Georgetown County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($918/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).

What this means for renters

Treat Georgetown'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 $918 implies about $36,720/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 Georgetown 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.

All federal data sources used on this page
  • HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR) - county-level fair-market rent estimates by bedroom count. huduser.gov/datasets/fmr
  • HUD Income Limits - area median income for affordability calculations. huduser.gov/datasets/il
  • HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) - rent burden and housing-cost distribution. huduser.gov/datasets/cp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - county and metro housing characteristics + median rent. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • BLS Consumer Price Index, Rent of Primary Residence - rent inflation by metro. bls.gov/cpi
  • IRS Migration Data (SOI) - interstate migration aggregates affecting county demand. irs.gov/statistics/migration
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics - state-level median wages by occupation, used for job affordability analysis. bls.gov/oes

Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.