Rent in Whitfield County, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,121$13,452 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,127 (+0.5%)How much rent can you afford in Whitfield 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 Whitfield 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 | $776 | $9,312 | $31,040 | $14.92/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $899 | $10,788 | $35,960 | $17.29/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,121 | $13,452 | $44,840 | $21.56/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,461 | $17,532 | $58,440 | $28.10/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,876 | $22,512 | $75,040 | $36.08/hr |
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Rent in Whitfield County, GA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Whitfield County, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,127 for a two-bedroom, up 0.5% from $1,121. A one-bedroom goes from $899 to $1,009, a studio from $776 to $881.
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 Whitfield County, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $899 for a one-bedroom and $1,121 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,452 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 Whitfield County, GA?
To keep a $1,121 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.56 an hour, or $44,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $899 takes $17.29 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Whitfield County, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $776, one bedroom $899, two $1,121, three $1,461 and four $1,876 a month.
Is rent affordable in Whitfield County, GA?
For the typical household, earning $67,070 a year ($5,589 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,121 takes 20.1% 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: ($1,121 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.56 an hour.