Rome, GA MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Rome, GA MSA metro area. Population: 98,541.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$822/mo
↓ 1.0% YoY
-8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$923/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
-4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,192/mo
↑ 0.3% YoY
+1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,541/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
+1% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,626/mo
↓ 6.1% YoY
-7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830 | $822 | $-8 (-1.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $906 | $923 | +$17 (+1.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,189 | $1,192 | +$3 (+0.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,499 | $1,541 | +$42 (+2.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,732 | $1,626 | $-106 (-6.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,920
$3,077/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,680
$3,973/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.