Albany, GA MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Albany, GA MSA metro area. Population: 147,716.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$966/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
+8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,006/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
+5% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,129/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
-4% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,534/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
+1% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,858/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
+6% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $926 | $966 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $952 | $1,006 | +$54 (+5.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,080 | $1,129 | +$49 (+4.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,461 | $1,534 | +$73 (+5.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,756 | $1,858 | +$102 (+5.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$40,240
$3,353/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,160
$3,763/month gross
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.