Oconee County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 78,775.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$712/mo
↓ 0.4% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$717/mo
↓ 3.8% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$941/mo
↓ 3.7% YoY
-20% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,153/mo
↓ 4.2% YoY
-24% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,337/mo
↓ 3.2% YoY
-24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $715 | $712 | $-3 (-0.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $745 | $717 | $-28 (-3.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $977 | $941 | $-36 (-3.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,203 | $1,153 | $-50 (-4.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,381 | $1,337 | $-44 (-3.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,680
$2,390/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,640
$3,137/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Union County
1 BR: $791/mo
Cherokee County
1 BR: $795/mo
Spartanburg County
1 BR: $1,083/mo
Saluda County
1 BR: $1,164/mo
Hampton County
1 BR: $720/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $1,164/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.