Lamar County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 18,676.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$754/mo
↓ 6.6% YoY
-16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$759/mo
↓ 6.6% YoY
-21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↓ 8.7% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,353/mo
↓ 3.9% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,476/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $807 | $754 | $-53 (-6.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $813 | $759 | $-54 (-6.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,066 | $973 | $-93 (-8.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,408 | $1,353 | $-55 (-3.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,413 | $1,476 | +$63 (+4.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,360
$2,530/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Pike County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Habersham County
1 BR: $855/mo
Gordon County
1 BR: $833/mo
Tattnall County
1 BR: $742/mo
Elbert County
1 BR: $836/mo
Sumter County
1 BR: $829/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.