Monroe County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 28,287.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$984/mo
↑ 9.7% YoY
+10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,048/mo
↑ 9.7% YoY
+9% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,174/mo
↑ 6.8% YoY
-0% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,408/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
-8% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,662/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-5% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $897 | $984 | +$87 (+9.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $955 | $1,048 | +$93 (+9.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,099 | $1,174 | +$75 (+6.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,324 | $1,408 | +$84 (+6.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,846 | $1,662 | $-184 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$41,920
$3,493/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,960
$3,913/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Schley County
1 BR: $770/mo
Mitchell County
1 BR: $888/mo
Clinch County
1 BR: $770/mo
Camden County
1 BR: $1,117/mo
Pulaski County
1 BR: $858/mo
Walton County
1 BR: $1,660/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.