Polk County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 43,019.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$771/mo
↑ 9.1% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$776/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,018/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
-13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,290/mo
↑ 9.6% YoY
-15% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,348/mo
↑ 8.9% YoY
-23% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $707 | $771 | +$64 (+9.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $712 | $776 | +$64 (+9.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $934 | $1,018 | +$84 (+9.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,177 | $1,290 | +$113 (+9.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,238 | $1,348 | +$110 (+8.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,040
$2,587/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,720
$3,393/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Clayton County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Jasper County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Tift County
1 BR: $821/mo
Charlton County
1 BR: $790/mo
Chattooga County
1 BR: $794/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.