Sumter County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 29,378.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$824/mo
↑ 10.8% YoY
-8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$829/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,088/mo
↑ 15.9% YoY
-7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,305/mo
↑ 15.4% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,441/mo
↑ 15.7% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $744 | $824 | +$80 (+10.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $749 | $829 | +$80 (+10.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $939 | $1,088 | +$149 (+15.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,131 | $1,305 | +$174 (+15.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,245 | $1,441 | +$196 (+15.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,160
$2,763/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,520
$3,627/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Hart County
1 BR: $821/mo
Taylor County
1 BR: $888/mo
Brantley County
1 BR: $1,105/mo
Newton County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $770/mo
Union County
1 BR: $750/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.