Wheeler County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 7,550.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$765/mo
↑ 22.8% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$770/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,167/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
-23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,395/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $623 | $765 | +$142 (+22.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $692 | $770 | +$78 (+11.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $908 | $973 | +$65 (+7.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,094 | $1,167 | +$73 (+6.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,305 | $1,395 | +$90 (+6.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,800
$2,567/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Webster County
1 BR: $770/mo
Houston County
1 BR: $1,221/mo
DeKalb County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Barrow County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Butts County
1 BR: $977/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $742/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.