Whitfield County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 103,033.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$776/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$899/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,121/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
-5% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,461/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY
-4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,876/mo
↑ 12.7% YoY
+7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $754 | $776 | +$22 (+2.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $838 | $899 | +$61 (+7.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,100 | $1,121 | +$21 (+1.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,435 | $1,461 | +$26 (+1.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,665 | $1,876 | +$211 (+12.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,960
$2,997/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,840
$3,737/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Johnson County
1 BR: $888/mo
Jones County
1 BR: $1,158/mo
Gilmer County
1 BR: $830/mo
Bibb County
1 BR: $1,158/mo
Telfair County
1 BR: $852/mo
Schley County
1 BR: $770/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.