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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,261 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $939, 1-bedroom is $1,114, 3-bedroom is $1,627, and 4-bedroom is $1,984.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $50,440 per year ($4,203 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,261 in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC HUD Metro FMR Area

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

Studio

$939

1BR

$1,114

2BR

$1,261

3BR

$1,627

4BR

$1,984

Hours/week at min wage

134 hrs

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

National rank

#313

of 661 U.S. metros (top 48% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+7.3%

+$86 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +54.7%

Voucher payment standard

$1,135–$1,387

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

Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$939	$11,268
1-Bedroom	$1,114	$13,368
2-Bedroom	$1,261	$15,132
3-Bedroom	$1,627	$19,524
4-Bedroom	$1,984	$23,808

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $848 → FY2026 $1,261

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$939	$1,114	$1,261	$1,627	$1,984
FY2025	$868	$1,039	$1,175	$1,545	$1,890
FY2024	$805	$961	$1,100	$1,463	$1,779
FY2023	$750	$890	$1,017	$1,369	$1,675
FY2022	$685	$789	$906	$1,228	$1,532
FY2021	$636	$708	$815	$1,108	$1,411
FY2020	$689	$722	$848	$1,156	$1,489

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $90,400

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$19,000	$21,700	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$31,650	$36,200	$40,700	$45,200	$48,850	$52,450
80% AMI (Low)	$50,650	$57,850	$65,100	$72,300	$78,100	$83,900

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$15,132/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

16.7% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$50,440/yr

$4,203/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	$790	$904	$1,017	$1,220	$1,310
60% AMI Maximum	$949	$1,084	$1,220	$1,464	$1,572

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	$939	$1,114	$1,261	$1,469	$1,469
Low HOME Rent	$791	$905	$1,017	$1,130	$1,221

Compare Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC HUD Metro FMR Area With Other GA Metros

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