Houston County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 164,117.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,106/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
+24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,221/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
+27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,362/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
+16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,821/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
+19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,148/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY
+22% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,057 | $1,106 | +$49 (+4.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,176 | $1,221 | +$45 (+3.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,302 | $1,362 | +$60 (+4.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,742 | $1,821 | +$79 (+4.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,042 | $2,148 | +$106 (+5.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$48,840
$4,070/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$54,480
$4,540/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Gwinnett County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Burke County
1 BR: $1,114/mo
Chattooga County
1 BR: $794/mo
Gordon County
1 BR: $833/mo
Clayton County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Upson County
1 BR: $888/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.