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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Stewart County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area is $973 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $803, 1-bedroom is $843, 3-bedroom is $1,293, and 4-bedroom is $1,351.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $38,920 per year ($3,243 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $973 in Stewart County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area.

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

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

Studio

$803

1BR

$843

2BR

$973

3BR

$1,293

4BR

$1,351

Hours/week at min wage

104 hrs

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

National rank

#567

of 661 U.S. metros (top 87% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+0.9%

+$9 vs FY2025

Voucher payment standard

$876–$1,070

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

Stewart County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$803	$9,636
1-Bedroom	$843	$10,116
2-Bedroom	$973	$11,676
3-Bedroom	$1,293	$15,516
4-Bedroom	$1,351	$16,212

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2022 $704 → FY2026 $973

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$803	$843	$973	$1,293	$1,351
FY2025	$770	$817	$964	$1,161	$1,278
FY2024	$669	$674	$885	$1,070	$1,261
FY2023	$583	$586	$772	$940	$1,109
FY2022	$532	$535	$704	$870	$1,205

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $62,700

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

$11,676/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

18.6% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$38,920/yr

$3,243/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	$548	$627	$705	$846	$909
60% AMI Maximum	$658	$752	$846	$1,015	$1,090

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	$803	$843	$973	$1,018	$1,018
Low HOME Rent	$673	$770	$866	$962	$1,040

Compare Stewart 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

Stewart County