Rent in Lumpkin County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,245$14,940 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,148 (−7.8%)How much rent can you afford in Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin 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 | $1,085 | $13,020 | $43,400 | $20.87/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,136 | $13,632 | $45,440 | $21.85/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,245 | $14,940 | $49,800 | $23.94/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,577 | $18,924 | $63,080 | $30.33/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,089 | $25,068 | $83,560 | $40.17/hr |
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Rent in Lumpkin County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Lumpkin County, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,148 for a two-bedroom, down 7.8% from $1,245. A one-bedroom goes from $1,136 to $1,055, a studio from $1,085 to $1,012.
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 Lumpkin County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,136 for a one-bedroom and $1,245 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,940 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 Lumpkin County, GA?
To keep a $1,245 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.94 an hour, or $49,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,136 takes $21.85 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lumpkin County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,085, one bedroom $1,136, two $1,245, three $1,577 and four $2,089 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lumpkin County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $77,448 a year ($6,454 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,245 takes 19.3% 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: ($1,245 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $49,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.94 an hour.