Georgia · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Gordon County, GA

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Gordon County, GA at $1,011 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $833. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $19.44 an hour full time, or $40,440 a year. The typical household there would spend 19.1% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,013 (up 0.2%).

Rent in Gordon County, GA at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,011$12,132 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,013 (+0.2%)
Studio$703$14/hr needed
1 bedroom$833$16/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$19.44an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,406$27/hr needed

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

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

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,011Monthly market rent
Share of gross income19.1%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$40,440To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,591At 30% of $63,650
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Gordon 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 Gordon County, GA, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$703$8,436$28,120$13.52/hr
1 bedroom$833$9,996$33,320$16.02/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,011$12,132$40,440$19.44/hr
3 bedrooms$1,406$16,872$56,240$27.04/hr
4 bedrooms$1,590$19,080$63,600$30.58/hr

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Rent in Gordon County, GA: common questions

How much is rent going up in Gordon 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, up 0.2% from $1,011. A one-bedroom goes from $833 to $859, a studio from $703 to $705.

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 Gordon County, GA?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $833 for a one-bedroom and $1,011 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,132 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 Gordon County, GA?

To keep a $1,011 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.44 an hour, or $40,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $833 takes $16.02 an hour.

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

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $703, one bedroom $833, two $1,011, three $1,406 and four $1,590 a month.

Is rent affordable in Gordon County, GA?

For the typical household, earning $63,650 a year ($5,304 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,011 takes 19.1% 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: ($1,011 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.44 an hour.