Rent in Gwinnett County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,820$21,840 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,762 (−3.2%)How much rent can you afford in Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett 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 | $1,585 | $19,020 | $63,400 | $30.48/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,660 | $19,920 | $66,400 | $31.92/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,820 | $21,840 | $72,800 | $35.00/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,182 | $26,184 | $87,280 | $41.96/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,605 | $31,260 | $104,200 | $50.10/hr |
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Rent in Gwinnett County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Gwinnett County, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,762 for a two-bedroom, down 3.2% from $1,820. A one-bedroom goes from $1,660 to $1,619, a studio from $1,585 to $1,554.
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 Gwinnett County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,660 for a one-bedroom and $1,820 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $21,840 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 Gwinnett County, GA?
To keep a $1,820 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $35.00 an hour, or $72,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,660 takes $31.92 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Gwinnett County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,585, one bedroom $1,660, two $1,820, three $2,182 and four $2,605 a month.
Is rent affordable in Gwinnett County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $87,890 a year ($7,324 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,820 takes 24.8% 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: ($1,820 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $72,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $35.00 an hour.