Rent in Elbert County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,074$12,888 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,013 (−5.7%)How much rent can you afford in Elbert 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 Elbert 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 | $831 | $9,972 | $33,240 | $15.98/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $836 | $10,032 | $33,440 | $16.08/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,074 | $12,888 | $42,960 | $20.65/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,288 | $15,456 | $51,520 | $24.77/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,422 | $17,064 | $56,880 | $27.35/hr |
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Rent in Elbert County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Elbert County, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,013 for a two-bedroom, down 5.7% from $1,074. A one-bedroom goes from $836 to $828, a studio from $831 to $823.
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 Elbert County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $836 for a one-bedroom and $1,074 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,888 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 Elbert County, GA?
To keep a $1,074 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.65 an hour, or $42,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $836 takes $16.08 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Elbert County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $831, one bedroom $836, two $1,074, three $1,288 and four $1,422 a month.
Is rent affordable in Elbert County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $58,450 a year ($4,871 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,074 takes 22% 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: ($1,074 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.65 an hour.