Stephens County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 26,732.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$762/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$767/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,006/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,275/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,688/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
-4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $720 | $762 | +$42 (+5.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $725 | $767 | +$42 (+5.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $951 | $1,006 | +$55 (+5.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,177 | $1,275 | +$98 (+8.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,554 | $1,688 | +$134 (+8.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,680
$2,557/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,240
$3,353/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Bartow County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Clinch County
1 BR: $770/mo
Lumpkin County
1 BR: $1,136/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $793/mo
Bulloch County
1 BR: $898/mo
Lanier County
1 BR: $921/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.