Rent in Lowndes County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,192$14,304 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,179 (−1.1%)How much rent can you afford in Lowndes 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 Lowndes 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 | $915 | $10,980 | $36,600 | $17.60/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $921 | $11,052 | $36,840 | $17.71/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,192 | $14,304 | $47,680 | $22.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,583 | $18,996 | $63,320 | $30.44/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,915 | $22,980 | $76,600 | $36.83/hr |
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Rent in Lowndes County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Lowndes County, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,179 for a two-bedroom, down 1.1% from $1,192. A one-bedroom goes from $921 to $904, a studio from $915 to $898.
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 Lowndes County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $921 for a one-bedroom and $1,192 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,304 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 Lowndes County, GA?
To keep a $1,192 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.92 an hour, or $47,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $921 takes $17.71 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lowndes County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $915, one bedroom $921, two $1,192, three $1,583 and four $1,915 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lowndes County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $58,541 a year ($4,878 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,192 takes 24.4% 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: ($1,192 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.92 an hour.