Habersham County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 46,326.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$850/mo
↑ 9.1% YoY
-5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$855/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,018/mo
↑ 10.8% YoY
-13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,357/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,363/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-22% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $779 | $850 | +$71 (+9.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $783 | $855 | +$72 (+9.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $919 | $1,018 | +$99 (+10.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,288 | $1,357 | +$69 (+5.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,326 | $1,363 | +$37 (+2.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,200
$2,850/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,720
$3,393/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Baker County
1 BR: $770/mo
Thomas County
1 BR: $1,048/mo
Gilmer County
1 BR: $830/mo
Wheeler County
1 BR: $770/mo
White County
1 BR: $948/mo
Jenkins 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.