Chatham County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 296,266.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,455/mo
↑ 9.9% YoY
+63% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,533/mo
↑ 7.1% YoY
+60% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,680/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
+43% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,235/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
+47% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,547/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
+45% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,324 | $1,455 | +$131 (+9.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,431 | $1,533 | +$102 (+7.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,584 | $1,680 | +$96 (+6.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,131 | $2,235 | +$104 (+4.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,459 | $2,547 | +$88 (+3.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$61,320
$5,110/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$67,200
$5,600/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Gordon County
1 BR: $833/mo
Pierce County
1 BR: $794/mo
Ben Hill County
1 BR: $793/mo
Dodge County
1 BR: $742/mo
DeKalb County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Lowndes County
1 BR: $921/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.