Tift County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 41,247.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$766/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$821/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,174/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,462/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
-17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $767 | $766 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 | $821 | +$49 (+6.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $905 | $973 | +$68 (+7.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,102 | $1,174 | +$72 (+6.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,428 | $1,462 | +$34 (+2.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,840
$2,737/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Pike County
1 BR: $1,660/mo
Lumpkin County
1 BR: $1,136/mo
Dodge County
1 BR: $742/mo
Wheeler County
1 BR: $770/mo
Emanuel County
1 BR: $888/mo
Morgan County
1 BR: $1,315/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.