Rent in Meriwether County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,001$12,012 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,002 (+0.1%)How much rent can you afford in Meriwether 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 Meriwether 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 | $758 | $9,096 | $30,320 | $14.58/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $763 | $9,156 | $30,520 | $14.67/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,001 | $12,012 | $40,040 | $19.25/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,392 | $16,704 | $55,680 | $26.77/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,511 | $18,132 | $60,440 | $29.06/hr |
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Rent in Meriwether County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Meriwether County, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,002 for a two-bedroom, up 0.1% from $1,001. A one-bedroom goes from $763 to $766, a studio from $758 to $761.
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 Meriwether County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $763 for a one-bedroom and $1,001 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,012 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 Meriwether County, GA?
To keep a $1,001 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.25 an hour, or $40,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $763 takes $14.67 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Meriwether County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $758, one bedroom $763, two $1,001, three $1,392 and four $1,511 a month.
Is rent affordable in Meriwether County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $57,340 a year ($4,778 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,001 takes 20.9% 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: ($1,001 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.25 an hour.