Rent in Murray County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,009$12,108 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,006 (−0.3%)How much rent can you afford in Murray 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 Murray 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 | $726 | $8,712 | $29,040 | $13.96/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $827 | $9,924 | $33,080 | $15.90/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,009 | $12,108 | $40,360 | $19.40/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,403 | $16,836 | $56,120 | $26.98/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,687 | $20,244 | $67,480 | $32.44/hr |
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Rent in Murray County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Murray County, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,006 for a two-bedroom, down 0.3% from $1,009. A one-bedroom goes from $827 to $784, a studio from $726 to $779.
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 Murray County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $827 for a one-bedroom and $1,009 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,108 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 Murray County, GA?
To keep a $1,009 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.40 an hour, or $40,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $827 takes $15.90 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Murray County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $726, one bedroom $827, two $1,009, three $1,403 and four $1,687 a month.
Is rent affordable in Murray County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $69,253 a year ($5,771 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,009 takes 17.5% 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: ($1,009 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.40 an hour.