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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Murray County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,009 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $726, 1-bedroom is $827, 3-bedroom is $1,403, and 4-bedroom is $1,687.

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

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

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

Studio

$726

1BR

$827

2BR

$1,009

3BR

$1,403

4BR

$1,687

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)

+3.5%

+$34 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +37.8%

Voucher payment standard

$908–$1,110

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

Murray 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)	$726	$8,712
1-Bedroom	$827	$9,924
2-Bedroom	$1,009	$12,108
3-Bedroom	$1,403	$16,836
4-Bedroom	$1,687	$20,244

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $694 → FY2026 $1,009

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$726	$827	$1,009	$1,403	$1,687
FY2025	$676	$809	$975	$1,366	$1,465
FY2024	$614	$700	$885	$1,236	$1,269
FY2023	$561	$614	$808	$1,088	$1,344
FY2022	$539	$587	$773	$1,012	$1,182
FY2021	$519	$555	$732	$937	$1,022
FY2020	$528	$533	$694	$889	$969

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $81,900

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$17,200	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$28,700	$32,800	$36,900	$40,950	$44,250	$47,550
80% AMI (Low)	$45,850	$52,400	$58,950	$65,500	$70,750	$76,000

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$12,108/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

14.8% 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	$716	$819	$921	$1,105	$1,187
60% AMI Maximum	$859	$982	$1,105	$1,326	$1,425

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	$726	$827	$1,009	$1,330	$1,330
Low HOME Rent	$717	$820	$922	$1,023	$1,106

Compare Murray 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

Murray County