Rent in Gilmer County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,036$12,432 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,047 (+1.1%)How much rent can you afford in Gilmer 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 Gilmer 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 | $714 | $8,568 | $28,560 | $13.73/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $830 | $9,960 | $33,200 | $15.96/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,036 | $12,432 | $41,440 | $19.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,357 | $16,284 | $54,280 | $26.10/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,738 | $20,856 | $69,520 | $33.42/hr |
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Rent in Gilmer County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Gilmer County, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,047 for a two-bedroom, up 1.1% from $1,036. A one-bedroom goes from $830 to $845, a studio from $714 to $840.
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 Gilmer County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $830 for a one-bedroom and $1,036 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,432 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 Gilmer County, GA?
To keep a $1,036 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.92 an hour, or $41,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $830 takes $15.96 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Gilmer County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $714, one bedroom $830, two $1,036, three $1,357 and four $1,738 a month.
Is rent affordable in Gilmer County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $74,499 a year ($6,208 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,036 takes 16.7% 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: ($1,036 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.92 an hour.