Jefferson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 15,591.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$788/mo
↑ 14.9% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$793/mo
↑ 14.9% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,167/mo
↑ 7.1% YoY
-23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,452/mo
↓ 4.5% YoY
-17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $686 | $788 | +$102 (+14.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $690 | $793 | +$103 (+14.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $905 | $973 | +$68 (+7.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,090 | $1,167 | +$77 (+7.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,520 | $1,452 | $-68 (-4.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,720
$2,643/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Appling County
1 BR: $770/mo
Bibb County
1 BR: $1,158/mo
Effingham County
1 BR: $1,533/mo
Walton County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Clinch County
1 BR: $770/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $778/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.