Rent in Morgan County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,442$17,304 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,327 (−8%)How much rent can you afford in Morgan 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 Morgan 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 | $1,256 | $15,072 | $50,240 | $24.15/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,315 | $15,780 | $52,600 | $25.29/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,442 | $17,304 | $57,680 | $27.73/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,729 | $20,748 | $69,160 | $33.25/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,419 | $29,028 | $96,760 | $46.52/hr |
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Rent in Morgan County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Morgan County, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,327 for a two-bedroom, down 8% from $1,442. A one-bedroom goes from $1,315 to $1,219, a studio from $1,256 to $1,170.
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 Morgan County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,315 for a one-bedroom and $1,442 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,304 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 Morgan County, GA?
To keep a $1,442 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $27.73 an hour, or $57,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,315 takes $25.29 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Morgan County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,256, one bedroom $1,315, two $1,442, three $1,729 and four $2,419 a month.
Is rent affordable in Morgan County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $78,111 a year ($6,509 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,442 takes 22.2% 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: ($1,442 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $57,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $27.73 an hour.