Rent in Thomas County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,149$13,788 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,233 (+7.3%)How much rent can you afford in Thomas 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 Thomas 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 | $1,001 | $12,012 | $40,040 | $19.25/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,048 | $12,576 | $41,920 | $20.15/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,149 | $13,788 | $45,960 | $22.10/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,456 | $17,472 | $58,240 | $28.00/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,521 | $18,252 | $60,840 | $29.25/hr |
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Rent in Thomas County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Thomas County, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,233 for a two-bedroom, up 7.3% from $1,149. A one-bedroom goes from $1,048 to $1,093, a studio from $1,001 to $1,087.
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 Thomas County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,048 for a one-bedroom and $1,149 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,788 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 Thomas County, GA?
To keep a $1,149 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.10 an hour, or $45,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,048 takes $20.15 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Thomas County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,001, one bedroom $1,048, two $1,149, three $1,456 and four $1,521 a month.
Is rent affordable in Thomas County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $60,736 a year ($5,061 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,149 takes 22.7% 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: ($1,149 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.10 an hour.