Washington County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 19,975.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$792/mo
↑ 10.6% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$797/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$999/mo
↑ 9.7% YoY
-15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,198/mo
↑ 9.1% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,329/mo
↑ 8.2% YoY
-24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $716 | $792 | +$76 (+10.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $720 | $797 | +$77 (+10.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $911 | $999 | +$88 (+9.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,098 | $1,198 | +$100 (+9.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,228 | $1,329 | +$101 (+8.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,880
$2,657/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,960
$3,330/month gross
Other Counties in Georgia
Hall County
1 BR: $1,381/mo
Catoosa County
1 BR: $1,263/mo
Effingham County
1 BR: $1,533/mo
Irwin County
1 BR: $862/mo
Turner County
1 BR: $770/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $758/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.