Rent in Polk County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,018$12,216 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,017 (−0.1%)How much rent can you afford in Polk 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 Polk 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 | $771 | $9,252 | $30,840 | $14.83/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $776 | $9,312 | $31,040 | $14.92/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,018 | $12,216 | $40,720 | $19.58/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,290 | $15,480 | $51,600 | $24.81/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,348 | $16,176 | $53,920 | $25.92/hr |
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Rent in Polk County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Polk County, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,017 for a two-bedroom, down 0.1% from $1,018. A one-bedroom goes from $776 to $777, a studio from $771 to $772.
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 Polk County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $776 for a one-bedroom and $1,018 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,216 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 Polk County, GA?
To keep a $1,018 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.58 an hour, or $40,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $776 takes $14.92 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Polk County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $771, one bedroom $776, two $1,018, three $1,290 and four $1,348 a month.
Is rent affordable in Polk County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $58,515 a year ($4,876 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,018 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: ($1,018 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.58 an hour.