Rent in Wayne County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,021$12,252 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,002 (−1.9%)How much rent can you afford in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 | $773 | $9,276 | $30,920 | $14.87/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $778 | $9,336 | $31,120 | $14.96/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,021 | $12,252 | $40,840 | $19.63/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,224 | $14,688 | $48,960 | $23.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,574 | $18,888 | $62,960 | $30.27/hr |
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Living and working in Wayne County, GA
Rent in Wayne County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Wayne 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 1.9% from $1,021. A one-bedroom goes from $778 to $766, a studio from $773 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 Wayne County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $778 for a one-bedroom and $1,021 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,252 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 Wayne County, GA?
To keep a $1,021 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.63 an hour, or $40,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $778 takes $14.96 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Wayne County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $773, one bedroom $778, two $1,021, three $1,224 and four $1,574 a month.
Is rent affordable in Wayne County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $53,427 a year ($4,452 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,021 takes 22.9% 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: ($1,021 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.63 an hour.