Rent in Liberty County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,406$16,872 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,396 (−0.7%)How much rent can you afford in Liberty 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 Liberty 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 | $1,225 | $14,700 | $49,000 | $23.56/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,283 | $15,396 | $51,320 | $24.67/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,406 | $16,872 | $56,240 | $27.04/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,868 | $22,416 | $74,720 | $35.92/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,359 | $28,308 | $94,360 | $45.37/hr |
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Rent in Liberty County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Liberty County, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,396 for a two-bedroom, down 0.7% from $1,406. A one-bedroom goes from $1,283 to $1,228, a studio from $1,225 to $1,221.
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 Liberty County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,283 for a one-bedroom and $1,406 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,872 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 Liberty County, GA?
To keep a $1,406 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $27.04 an hour, or $56,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,283 takes $24.67 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Liberty County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,225, one bedroom $1,283, two $1,406, three $1,868 and four $2,359 a month.
Is rent affordable in Liberty County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $60,456 a year ($5,038 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,406 takes 27.9% 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: ($1,406 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $56,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $27.04 an hour.