What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Meriwether County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Meriwether County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,001 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $758, 1-bedroom is $763, 3-bedroom is $1,392, and 4-bedroom is $1,511.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Meriwether County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $40,040 per year ($3,337 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,001 in Meriwether County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Meriwether County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$758

1BR

$763

2BR

$1,001

3BR

$1,392

4BR

$1,511

Hours/week at min wage

107 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#546

of 661 U.S. metros (top 83% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

-2.4%

$25 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +24.7%

Voucher payment standard

$901–$1,101

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Meriwether County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area

Metropolitan area · GA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$758	$9,096
1-Bedroom	$763	$9,156
2-Bedroom	$1,001	$12,012
3-Bedroom	$1,392	$16,704
4-Bedroom	$1,511	$18,132

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $827 → FY2026 $1,001

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$758	$763	$1,001	$1,392	$1,511
FY2025	$777	$782	$1,026	$1,438	$1,473
FY2024	$802	$807	$1,061	$1,422	$1,530
FY2023	$702	$707	$930	$1,206	$1,281
FY2022	$642	$646	$850	$1,069	$1,153
FY2021	$605	$609	$803	$1,086	$1,133
FY2020	$624	$628	$827	$1,193	$1,246

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $72,100

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$16,200	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$26,950	$30,800	$34,650	$38,500	$41,600	$44,700
80% AMI (Low)	$43,150	$49,300	$55,450	$61,600	$66,550	$71,500

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$12,012/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

16.7% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$40,040/yr

$3,337/mo gross income

FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$630	$721	$811	$973	$1,045
60% AMI Maximum	$757	$865	$973	$1,168	$1,254

FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$758	$763	$1,001	$1,171	$1,171
Low HOME Rent	$673	$770	$866	$962	$1,040

Compare Meriwether County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area With Other GA Metros

vs. Albany, GA MSA vs. Athens-Clarke County, GA MSA vs. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Brunswick, GA MSA

Counties in This FMR Area

Meriwether County