Georgia · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Lincoln County, GA

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Lincoln County, GA at $995 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $758. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $19.13 an hour full time, or $39,800 a year. The typical household there would spend 21% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,026 (up 3.1%).

Rent in Lincoln County, GA at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$995$11,940 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,026 (+3.1%)
Studio$743$14/hr needed
1 bedroom$758$15/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$19.13an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,305$25/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Lincoln 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$995Monthly market rent
Share of gross income21%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$39,800To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,423At 30% of $56,907
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, GA, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$743$8,916$29,720$14.29/hr
1 bedroom$758$9,096$30,320$14.58/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$995$11,940$39,800$19.13/hr
3 bedrooms$1,305$15,660$52,200$25.10/hr
4 bedrooms$1,317$15,804$52,680$25.33/hr

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Rent in Lincoln County, GA: common questions

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

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,026 for a two-bedroom, up 3.1% from $995. A one-bedroom goes from $758 to $784, a studio from $743 to $772.

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 Lincoln County, GA?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $758 for a one-bedroom and $995 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,940 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 Lincoln County, GA?

To keep a $995 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.13 an hour, or $39,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $758 takes $14.58 an hour.

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

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $743, one bedroom $758, two $995, three $1,305 and four $1,317 a month.

Is rent affordable in Lincoln County, GA?

For the typical household, earning $56,907 a year ($4,742 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $995 takes 21% 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: ($995 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.13 an hour.