Thomas County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 45,665.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,001/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
+12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,048/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
+9% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,149/mo
↑ 0.3% YoY
-2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,456/mo
↓ 1.3% YoY
-5% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,521/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
-13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $996 | $1,001 | +$5 (+0.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,034 | $1,048 | +$14 (+1.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,145 | $1,149 | +$4 (+0.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,475 | $1,456 | $-19 (-1.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,518 | $1,521 | +$3 (+0.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$41,920
$3,493/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,960
$3,830/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Echols County
1 BR: $921/mo
Mitchell County
1 BR: $888/mo
Whitfield County
1 BR: $899/mo
Dade County
1 BR: $1,263/mo
Candler County
1 BR: $770/mo
Colquitt County
1 BR: $742/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.