County FMR · HUD FY2026

Liberty County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Liberty County, GA - 34% above the US average.

$1,283
1-bedroom FMR
$1,406
2-bedroom FMR
-0.6%
YoY change
+34%
vs US avg

The verdict

Liberty is the 30th most expensive of 159 counties in Georgia by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #566 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties.

#566
most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
#30
most expensive of 159 in Georgia (2BR)
+25%
vs the state average
$51,320
income to afford it (30% rule)

Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (11.9%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (58.5%).

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Liberty County, GA. Verify with HUD →

The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Liberty County, Georgia is $1,283 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,406/mo and a studio is $1,225/mo. This is 34% higher than the national average of $959 and 25% above the Georgia average of $1,023.

Rent decreased0.6% from FY 2025 ($1,291), roughly tracking inflation. A household needs about $51,320/year to stay under the 30% rent-to-income line.

Observed renter burden: 44.1% of the 11,716 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.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 65,550. Population grew 7.6% over the past five years (Census ACS) - among the faster-growing counties nationally, a trend that typically adds upward pressure on rents. That's faster than Georgia's statewide growth of +5.1% over the same period.

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Area LIBERTY·COUNTY·GA·GA

Liberty County, GA: $1,283/mo 1BR · #566 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026

  • FMR-AREA GA
  • 1BR-FMR $1,283
  • 2BR-FMR $1,406
  • RANK-MID #566
  • YOY-FLAT -0.6%
  • VSUS-HIGH +34%
  • VS-ST-HIGH +25% GA
  • INC-MID 26%
  • POP-MID 66K
  • PHOTO-NEAR Fulton County
  • VOUCH-90-110 $1,155–$1,411
  • FY-2026 FY2026

Photo-finish peer: Fulton ($377 1BR gap)

Read with: Understanding rent burden

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
State avg: $979 · US avg: $893
$1,225/mo
↓ 1.4% YoY +25% vs state +37% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $1,023 · US avg: $959
$1,283/mo
↓ 0.6% YoY +25% vs state +34% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,203 · US avg: $1,175
$1,406/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY +17% vs state +20% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,524 · US avg: $1,525
$1,868/mo
↓ 3.3% YoY +23% vs state +22% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $1,775 · US avg: $1,756
$2,359/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY +33% vs state +34% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $1,243
$1,225
$-18 (-1.4%)
1 Bedroom $1,291
$1,283
$-8 (-0.6%)
2 Bedroom $1,430
$1,406
$-24 (-1.7%)
3 Bedroom $1,931
$1,868
$-63 (-3.3%)
4 Bedroom $2,401
$2,359
$-42 (-1.7%)

Rent Burden Analysis

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

Studio
24.9%
Affordable
Need $49,000/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
26.1%
Affordable
Need $51,320/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
28.6%
Affordable
Need $56,240/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
38%
Burdened
Need $74,720/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
48%
Burdened
Need $94,360/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.

0%100%National avg22%28.6%
Liberty County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $59,013 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View Georgia rent burden →

Where Liberty sits among every US county

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

$1,406 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $1,400–$1,600: 181 counties (6%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Liberty compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other Georgia counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Liberty 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), Liberty County (this county) ($1,283).

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

Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?

Against a high local FMR of $1,283/mo, which of 15 common occupations still clear the 30% line using Georgia BLS wages?

Occupation GA Salary Rent Burden Verdict
Software Developers $128,920 11.9% Affordable
General & Operations Managers $99,800 15.4% Affordable
Registered Nurses $86,560 17.8% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $80,100 19.2% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $63,490 24.2% Affordable
Electricians $58,860 26.2% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,570 27.2% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $56,350 27.3% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $55,120 27.9% Affordable
Customer Service Representatives $39,030 39.4% Stretched
Pharmacy Technicians $38,390 40.1% Stretched
Janitors & Cleaners $33,130 46.5% Stretched
Retail Salespersons $29,770 51.7% Unaffordable
Teaching Assistants $27,860 55.3% Unaffordable
Fast Food & Counter Workers $26,310 58.5% Unaffordable
Salaries: BLS OES (Georgia) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

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

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Liberty (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 64.3% overall, from $781 to $1,283. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +20.8% in FY 2025, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.

$600$800$1,000$1,200$1,400 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $1,283
Liberty County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↓0.6% $1,225 $1,283 $1,406
FY 2025 ↑20.8% $1,243 $1,291 $1,430
FY 2024 ↑12.6% $1,040 $1,069 $1,200
FY 2023 ↑6.4% $928 $949 $1,072
FY 2022 ↑7.3% $876 $892 $1,016
FY 2021 ↑6.4% $803 $831 $947
FY 2020 $709 $781 $889
Total change (6yr): +64.3%
Annualized: +8.6%/yr
1 BR: $781 → $1,283

Part of the Hinesville, GA Metro Area

Liberty County is a central county of the Hinesville, GA metropolitan statistical area, alongside 1 other metro-area county.

Liberty County ranks #1 of 2 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Liberty County (this county) ($1,283), Long County ($1,034).

Liberty County (this county)
1 BR: $1,283/mo
Long County
1 BR: $1,034/mo

Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden

Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Liberty 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).

Centre County
PA · 2 BR $1,406/mo
Olmsted County
MN · 2 BR $1,407/mo
Jefferson County
NY · 2 BR $1,405/mo
Tillamook County
OR · 2 BR $1,405/mo

Similar rent burden

Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside GA).

Bienville Parish
LA · 28.6% of income · 2 BR $834/mo
Roanoke city
VA · 28.6% of income · 2 BR $1,254/mo
Carter County
MT · 28.6% of income · 2 BR $1,244/mo
De Baca County
NM · 28.6% of income · 2 BR $973/mo

Nearby Counties in Georgia

Largest counties by population in Georgia

Showing the 8 largest of 158 other counties in Georgia.

Fulton County
1 BR: $1,660/mo Pop: 1,061,944
Gwinnett County
1 BR: $1,660/mo Pop: 957,977
Cobb County
1 BR: $1,660/mo Pop: 765,813
DeKalb County
1 BR: $1,660/mo Pop: 761,209
Clayton County
1 BR: $1,660/mo Pop: 296,312
Chatham County
1 BR: $1,533/mo Pop: 296,266
Cherokee County
1 BR: $1,660/mo Pop: 268,567
Forsyth County
1 BR: $1,660/mo Pop: 253,225
View all counties in Georgia →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Liberty County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Liberty County is $1,283 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,406 and a studio is $1,225.
How does Liberty County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in Liberty County is 34% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $1,283 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Liberty County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent? ▼
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Liberty County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,406 ranks #566 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the upper-rent quarter of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Liberty County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $51,320 ($4,277/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Liberty County.
Is rent going up or down in Liberty County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Liberty County decreased by 0.6% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $1,291 to $1,283.
Which jobs can afford rent in Liberty 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 $1,283/mo. 9 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Liberty County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Liberty County went from $781 in FY 2020 to $1,283 in FY 2026, a total change of +64.3% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Liberty County? ▼
In Liberty County, the FY 2026 FMR of $1,283/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 Liberty County? ▼
For Liberty County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($1,283/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).

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.