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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Kershaw County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,009 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $844, 1-bedroom is $849, 3-bedroom is $1,214, and 4-bedroom is $1,458.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $40,360 per year ($3,363 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,009 in Kershaw County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area.

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

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

Studio

$844

1BR

$849

2BR

$1,009

3BR

$1,214

4BR

$1,458

Hours/week at min wage

108 hrs

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

National rank

#537

of 661 U.S. metros (top 82% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+2.2%

+$22 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +40.5%

Voucher payment standard

$908–$1,110

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

Kershaw 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)	$844	$10,128
1-Bedroom	$849	$10,188
2-Bedroom	$1,009	$12,108
3-Bedroom	$1,214	$14,568
4-Bedroom	$1,458	$17,496

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $719 → FY2026 $1,009

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$844	$849	$1,009	$1,214	$1,458
FY2025	$795	$800	$987	$1,189	$1,342
FY2024	$800	$805	$985	$1,211	$1,415
FY2023	$775	$781	$895	$1,183	$1,428
FY2022	$647	$667	$760	$1,067	$1,301
FY2021	$585	$630	$718	$1,028	$1,243
FY2020	$614	$632	$719	$1,021	$1,262

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $97,800

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$19,500	$22,300	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$32,500	$37,150	$41,800	$46,400	$50,150	$53,850
80% AMI (Low)	$51,950	$59,400	$66,800	$74,250	$80,150	$86,100

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$12,108/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

12.4% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$40,360/yr

$3,363/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	$855	$978	$1,100	$1,320	$1,418
60% AMI Maximum	$1,026	$1,173	$1,320	$1,584	$1,701

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	$844	$849	$1,009	$1,214	$1,458
Low HOME Rent	$812	$928	$1,045	$1,160	$1,253

Compare Kershaw 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. Chester County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Clarendon County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area

Counties in This FMR Area

Kershaw County