Gilmer County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 31,519.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$714/mo
↑ 8.5% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$830/mo
↑ 13.5% YoY
-13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,036/mo
↑ 8.0% YoY
-12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,357/mo
↑ 9.3% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,738/mo
↑ 8.0% YoY
-1% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $658 | $714 | +$56 (+8.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $731 | $830 | +$99 (+13.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $959 | $1,036 | +$77 (+8.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,242 | $1,357 | +$115 (+9.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,610 | $1,738 | +$128 (+8.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,200
$2,767/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,440
$3,453/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Worth County
1 BR: $1,006/mo
Screven County
1 BR: $742/mo
Union County
1 BR: $750/mo
Spalding County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Irwin County
1 BR: $862/mo
Calhoun 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.