Lowndes County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 118,257.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$915/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
+2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$921/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
-4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,192/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
+1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,583/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
+4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,915/mo
↑ 8.0% YoY
+9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $877 | $915 | +$38 (+4.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 | $921 | +$39 (+4.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,145 | $1,192 | +$47 (+4.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,529 | $1,583 | +$54 (+3.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,773 | $1,915 | +$142 (+8.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,840
$3,070/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,680
$3,973/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Hall County
1 BR: $1,381/mo
Dawson County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Morgan County
1 BR: $1,315/mo
Miller County
1 BR: $770/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Richmond County
1 BR: $1,114/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.