Pickens County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 33,439.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,585/mo
↓ 0.4% YoY
+77% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,660/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
+73% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,820/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
+55% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,182/mo
↓ 1.0% YoY
+43% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,605/mo
↓ 1.8% YoY
+48% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,591 | $1,585 | $-6 (-0.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,653 | $1,660 | +$7 (+0.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,830 | $1,820 | $-10 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,205 | $2,182 | $-23 (-1.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,653 | $2,605 | $-48 (-1.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$66,400
$5,533/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$72,800
$6,067/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Columbia County
1 BR: $1,114/mo
Screven County
1 BR: $742/mo
Early County
1 BR: $888/mo
White County
1 BR: $948/mo
Fayette County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Charlton County
1 BR: $790/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.