Putnam County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 22,206.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$892/mo
↑ 8.9% YoY
-0% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$898/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
-6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,134/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
-3% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,546/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
+1% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,626/mo
↓ 7.2% YoY
-7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $819 | $892 | +$73 (+8.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $824 | $898 | +$74 (+9.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,044 | $1,134 | +$90 (+8.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,396 | $1,546 | +$150 (+10.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,753 | $1,626 | $-127 (-7.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,920
$2,993/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,360
$3,780/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Madison County
1 BR: $1,183/mo
Heard County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
McDuffie County
1 BR: $1,114/mo
Evans County
1 BR: $742/mo
Ben Hill County
1 BR: $793/mo
Douglas 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.