Lincoln County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 7,726.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$743/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$758/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
-21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$995/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
-15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,305/mo
↑ 8.0% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,317/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $698 | $743 | +$45 (+6.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $718 | $758 | +$40 (+5.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $942 | $995 | +$53 (+5.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,208 | $1,305 | +$97 (+8.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,249 | $1,317 | +$68 (+5.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,320
$2,527/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,800
$3,317/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Banks County
1 BR: $770/mo
Seminole County
1 BR: $770/mo
Newton County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Crisp County
1 BR: $785/mo
Oconee County
1 BR: $1,183/mo
Cobb 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.