Rent in Sumter County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,088$13,056 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,139 (+4.7%)How much rent can you afford in Sumter 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 Sumter 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 | $824 | $9,888 | $32,960 | $15.85/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $829 | $9,948 | $33,160 | $15.94/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,088 | $13,056 | $43,520 | $20.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,305 | $15,660 | $52,200 | $25.10/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,441 | $17,292 | $57,640 | $27.71/hr |
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Rent in Sumter County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Sumter County, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,139 for a two-bedroom, up 4.7% from $1,088. A one-bedroom goes from $829 to $871, a studio from $824 to $865.
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 Sumter County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $829 for a one-bedroom and $1,088 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,056 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 Sumter County, GA?
To keep a $1,088 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.92 an hour, or $43,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $829 takes $15.94 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Sumter County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $824, one bedroom $829, two $1,088, three $1,305 and four $1,441 a month.
Is rent affordable in Sumter County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $42,653 a year ($3,554 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,088 takes 30.6% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over 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: ($1,088 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.92 an hour.