Rent in Stephens County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,006$12,072 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,002 (−0.4%)How much rent can you afford in Stephens 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 Stephens 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 | $762 | $9,144 | $30,480 | $14.65/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $767 | $9,204 | $30,680 | $14.75/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,006 | $12,072 | $40,240 | $19.35/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,275 | $15,300 | $51,000 | $24.52/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,688 | $20,256 | $67,520 | $32.46/hr |
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Rent in Stephens County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Stephens 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, down 0.4% from $1,006. A one-bedroom goes from $767 to $766, a studio from $762 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 Stephens County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $767 for a one-bedroom and $1,006 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,072 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 Stephens County, GA?
To keep a $1,006 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.35 an hour, or $40,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $767 takes $14.75 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Stephens County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $762, one bedroom $767, two $1,006, three $1,275 and four $1,688 a month.
Is rent affordable in Stephens County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $54,754 a year ($4,563 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,006 takes 22% 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: ($1,006 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.35 an hour.