Baker County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 2,878.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$765/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$770/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,353/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,395/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $765 | +$55 (+7.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $715 | $770 | +$55 (+7.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $905 | $973 | +$68 (+7.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,268 | $1,353 | +$85 (+6.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,300 | $1,395 | +$95 (+7.3%) |
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
Pickens County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Thomas County
1 BR: $1,048/mo
Telfair County
1 BR: $852/mo
Johnson County
1 BR: $888/mo
Hancock County
1 BR: $770/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.