Laurens County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 49,407.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$671/mo
↑ 8.1% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$742/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,284/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,614/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
-8% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $621 | $671 | +$50 (+8.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $690 | $742 | +$52 (+7.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $905 | $973 | +$68 (+7.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,226 | $1,284 | +$58 (+4.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,520 | $1,614 | +$94 (+6.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,680
$2,473/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Turner County
1 BR: $770/mo
Forsyth County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Bleckley County
1 BR: $742/mo
Columbia County
1 BR: $1,114/mo
Walker County
1 BR: $1,263/mo
Rockdale County
1 BR: $1,660/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.