Rent in Union County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$984$11,808 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,042 (+5.9%)How much rent can you afford in Union 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 Union 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 | $745 | $8,940 | $29,800 | $14.33/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $750 | $9,000 | $30,000 | $14.42/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $984 | $11,808 | $39,360 | $18.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,360 | $16,320 | $54,400 | $26.15/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,651 | $19,812 | $66,040 | $31.75/hr |
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Rent in Union County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Union County, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,042 for a two-bedroom, up 5.9% from $984. A one-bedroom goes from $750 to $797, a studio from $745 to $791.
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 Union County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $750 for a one-bedroom and $984 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,808 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 Union County, GA?
To keep a $984 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.92 an hour, or $39,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $750 takes $14.42 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Union County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $745, one bedroom $750, two $984, three $1,360 and four $1,651 a month.
Is rent affordable in Union County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $66,176 a year ($5,515 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $984 takes 17.8% 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: ($984 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.92 an hour.