Rent in Rome, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,192$14,304 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,204 (+1%)How much rent can you afford in Rome, GA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Rome, 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 | $822 | $9,864 | $32,880 | $15.81/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $923 | $11,076 | $36,920 | $17.75/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,192 | $14,304 | $47,680 | $22.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,541 | $18,492 | $61,640 | $29.63/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,626 | $19,512 | $65,040 | $31.27/hr |
Living and working in Rome, GA
Rent in Rome, GA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Rome, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,204 for a two-bedroom, up 1% from $1,192. A one-bedroom goes from $923 to $972, a studio from $822 to $838.
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 Rome, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $923 for a one-bedroom and $1,192 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,304 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 Rome, GA?
To keep a $1,192 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.92 an hour, or $47,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $923 takes $17.75 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Rome, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $822, one bedroom $923, two $1,192, three $1,541 and four $1,626 a month.
Is rent affordable in Rome, GA?
For the typical household, earning $54,435 a year ($4,536 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,192 takes 26.3% 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: ($1,192 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.92 an hour.