Georgia · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Laurens County, GA

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Laurens County, GA at $973 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $742. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $18.71 an hour full time, or $38,920 a year. The typical household there would spend 21.2% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,007 (up 3.5%).

Rent in Laurens County, GA at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$973$11,676 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,007 (+3.5%)
Studio$671$13/hr needed
1 bedroom$742$14/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$18.71an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,284$25/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Laurens 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$973Monthly market rent
Share of gross income21.2%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$38,920To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,375At 30% of $55,010
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Laurens 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 Laurens County, GA, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$671$8,052$26,840$12.90/hr
1 bedroom$742$8,904$29,680$14.27/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$973$11,676$38,920$18.71/hr
3 bedrooms$1,284$15,408$51,360$24.69/hr
4 bedrooms$1,614$19,368$64,560$31.04/hr

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Rent in Laurens County, GA: common questions

How much is rent going up in Laurens County, GA in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,007 for a two-bedroom, up 3.5% from $973. A one-bedroom goes from $742 to $770, a studio from $671 to $701.

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 Laurens County, GA?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $742 for a one-bedroom and $973 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,676 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 Laurens County, GA?

To keep a $973 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.71 an hour, or $38,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $742 takes $14.27 an hour.

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

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $671, one bedroom $742, two $973, three $1,284 and four $1,614 a month.

Is rent affordable in Laurens County, GA?

For the typical household, earning $55,010 a year ($4,584 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $973 takes 21.2% 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: ($973 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.71 an hour.