Rent in Chatham County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,680$20,160 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,679 (−0.1%)How much rent can you afford in Chatham 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 Chatham 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 | $1,455 | $17,460 | $58,200 | $27.98/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,533 | $18,396 | $61,320 | $29.48/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,680 | $20,160 | $67,200 | $32.31/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,235 | $26,820 | $89,400 | $42.98/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,547 | $30,564 | $101,880 | $48.98/hr |
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Living and working in Chatham County, GA
Rent in Chatham County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Chatham County, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,679 for a two-bedroom, down 0.1% from $1,680. A one-bedroom goes from $1,533 to $1,542, a studio from $1,455 to $1,481.
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 Chatham County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,533 for a one-bedroom and $1,680 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $20,160 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 Chatham County, GA?
To keep a $1,680 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $32.31 an hour, or $67,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,533 takes $29.48 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Chatham County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,455, one bedroom $1,533, two $1,680, three $2,235 and four $2,547 a month.
Is rent affordable in Chatham County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $71,097 a year ($5,925 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,680 takes 28.4% 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: ($1,680 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $67,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $32.31 an hour.