Rent in Bibb County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,307$15,684 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,309 (+0.2%)How much rent can you afford in Bibb 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 Bibb 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 | $1,085 | $13,020 | $43,400 | $20.87/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,158 | $13,896 | $46,320 | $22.27/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,307 | $15,684 | $52,280 | $25.13/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,567 | $18,804 | $62,680 | $30.13/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,731 | $20,772 | $69,240 | $33.29/hr |
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Rent in Bibb County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Bibb County, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,309 for a two-bedroom, up 0.2% from $1,307. A one-bedroom goes from $1,158 to $1,162, a studio from $1,085 to $1,109.
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 Bibb County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,158 for a one-bedroom and $1,307 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,684 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 Bibb County, GA?
To keep a $1,307 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.13 an hour, or $52,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,158 takes $22.27 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Bibb County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,085, one bedroom $1,158, two $1,307, three $1,567 and four $1,731 a month.
Is rent affordable in Bibb County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $51,234 a year ($4,270 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,307 takes 30.6% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over 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: ($1,307 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $52,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.13 an hour.