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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Chester County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,056 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $811, 1-bedroom is $816, 3-bedroom is $1,469, and 4-bedroom is $1,547.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $42,240 per year ($3,520 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,056 in Chester County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Chester County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area

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

Studio

$811

1BR

$816

2BR

$1,056

3BR

$1,469

4BR

$1,547

Hours/week at min wage

113 hrs

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

National rank

#501

of 661 U.S. metros (top 77% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+0.5%

+$5 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +46.7%

Voucher payment standard

$950–$1,162

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

Chester County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area

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

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$811	$9,732
1-Bedroom	$816	$9,792
2-Bedroom	$1,056	$12,672
3-Bedroom	$1,469	$17,628
4-Bedroom	$1,547	$18,564

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $691 → FY2026 $1,056

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$811	$816	$1,056	$1,469	$1,547
FY2025	$835	$840	$1,051	$1,473	$1,610
FY2024	$733	$737	$910	$1,282	$1,441
FY2023	$645	$649	$791	$1,124	$1,264
FY2022	$569	$572	$712	$966	$1,105
FY2021	$553	$556	$720	$941	$1,109
FY2020	$521	$525	$691	$911	$1,044

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $67,400

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$15,960	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$43,300
50% AMI (Very Low)	$26,150	$29,850	$33,600	$37,300	$40,300	$43,300
80% AMI (Low)	$41,800	$47,800	$53,750	$59,700	$64,500	$69,300

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$12,672/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

18.8% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$42,240/yr

$3,520/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	$589	$674	$758	$909	$977
60% AMI Maximum	$707	$808	$909	$1,091	$1,172

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	$811	$816	$1,056	$1,095	$1,095
Low HOME Rent	$653	$746	$840	$932	$1,007

Compare Chester County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area With Other SC Metros

vs. Anderson, SC HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Beaufort County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA vs. Clarendon County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area

Counties in This FMR Area

Chester County