Athens-Clarke County, GA MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Athens-Clarke County, GA MSA metro area. Population: 216,194.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,159/mo
↑ 8.8% YoY
+30% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,183/mo
↑ 7.0% YoY
+23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,331/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY
+13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,734/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
+14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,831/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
+4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,065 | $1,159 | +$94 (+8.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,106 | $1,183 | +$77 (+7.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,225 | $1,331 | +$106 (+8.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,627 | $1,734 | +$107 (+6.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,725 | $1,831 | +$106 (+6.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$47,320
$3,943/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$53,240
$4,437/month gross
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.