Telfair County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 12,619.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$828/mo
↑ 16.6% YoY
-7% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$852/mo
↑ 19.2% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,215/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,288/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $828 | +$118 (+16.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $715 | $852 | +$137 (+19.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $905 | $973 | +$68 (+7.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,184 | $1,215 | +$31 (+2.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,200 | $1,288 | +$88 (+7.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,080
$2,840/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Jackson County
1 BR: $1,004/mo
Early County
1 BR: $888/mo
Chattooga County
1 BR: $794/mo
Gordon County
1 BR: $833/mo
Rockdale County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Crisp County
1 BR: $785/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.