Rent in Washington County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$999$11,988 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,002 (+0.3%)How much rent can you afford in Washington 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 Washington 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 | $792 | $9,504 | $31,680 | $15.23/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $797 | $9,564 | $31,880 | $15.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $999 | $11,988 | $39,960 | $19.21/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,198 | $14,376 | $47,920 | $23.04/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,329 | $15,948 | $53,160 | $25.56/hr |
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Rent in Washington County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Washington 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, up 0.3% from $999. A one-bedroom goes from $797 to $800, a studio from $792 to $795.
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 Washington County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $797 for a one-bedroom and $999 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,988 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 Washington County, GA?
To keep a $999 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.21 an hour, or $39,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $797 takes $15.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Washington County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $792, one bedroom $797, two $999, three $1,198 and four $1,329 a month.
Is rent affordable in Washington County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $46,023 a year ($3,835 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $999 takes 26% 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: ($999 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.21 an hour.