Georgia · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Brooks County, GA

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Brooks County, GA at $1,192 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $921. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $22.92 an hour full time, or $47,680 a year. The typical household there would spend 30.6% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,179 (down 1.1%).

Rent in Brooks County, GA at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,192$14,304 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,179 (−1.1%)
Studio$915$18/hr needed
1 bedroom$921$18/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$22.92an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,583$30/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Brooks County, GA?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Moderate cost burden (30–50%)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,192Monthly market rent
Share of gross income30.6%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$47,680To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,170At 30% of $46,807
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Brooks 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Brooks County, GA, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$915$10,980$36,600$17.60/hr
1 bedroom$921$11,052$36,840$17.71/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,192$14,304$47,680$22.92/hr
3 bedrooms$1,583$18,996$63,320$30.44/hr
4 bedrooms$1,915$22,980$76,600$36.83/hr

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Rent in Brooks County, GA: common questions

How much is rent going down in Brooks County, GA in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,179 for a two-bedroom, down 1.1% from $1,192. A one-bedroom goes from $921 to $904, a studio from $915 to $898.

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 Brooks County, GA?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $921 for a one-bedroom and $1,192 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,304 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 Brooks County, GA?

To keep a $1,192 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.92 an hour, or $47,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $921 takes $17.71 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Brooks County, GA?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $915, one bedroom $921, two $1,192, three $1,583 and four $1,915 a month.

Is rent affordable in Brooks County, GA?

For the typical household, earning $46,807 a year ($3,901 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,192 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: ($1,192 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.92 an hour.