Rent in Baldwin County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,073$12,876 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,104 (+2.9%)How much rent can you afford in Baldwin County, GA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Baldwin County, GA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $783 | $9,396 | $31,320 | $15.06/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $894 | $10,728 | $35,760 | $17.19/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,073 | $12,876 | $42,920 | $20.63/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,287 | $15,444 | $51,480 | $24.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,476 | $17,712 | $59,040 | $28.38/hr |
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Rent in Baldwin County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Baldwin County, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,104 for a two-bedroom, up 2.9% from $1,073. A one-bedroom goes from $894 to $869, a studio from $783 to $790.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Baldwin County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $894 for a one-bedroom and $1,073 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,876 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Baldwin County, GA?
To keep a $1,073 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.63 an hour, or $42,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $894 takes $17.19 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Baldwin County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $783, one bedroom $894, two $1,073, three $1,287 and four $1,476 a month.
Is rent affordable in Baldwin County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $54,403 a year ($4,534 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,073 takes 23.7% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,073 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.63 an hour.