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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Darlington County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,098 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $850, 1-bedroom is $856, 3-bedroom is $1,317, and 4-bedroom is $1,499.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $43,920 per year ($3,660 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,098 in Darlington County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area.

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

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

Studio

$850

1BR

$856

2BR

$1,098

3BR

$1,317

4BR

$1,499

Hours/week at min wage

117 hrs

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

National rank

#464

of 661 U.S. metros (top 71% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+4.1%

+$43 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +61.7%

Voucher payment standard

$988–$1,208

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

Darlington 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)	$850	$10,200
1-Bedroom	$856	$10,272
2-Bedroom	$1,098	$13,176
3-Bedroom	$1,317	$15,804
4-Bedroom	$1,499	$17,988

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $692 → FY2026 $1,098

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$850	$856	$1,098	$1,317	$1,499
FY2025	$819	$824	$1,055	$1,271	$1,462
FY2024	$751	$756	$959	$1,170	$1,349
FY2023	$665	$669	$807	$1,023	$1,173
FY2022	$586	$621	$721	$941	$1,029
FY2021	$516	$596	$679	$889	$966
FY2020	$496	$595	$692	$912	$942

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $69,600

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

$13,176/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

18.9% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$43,920/yr

$3,660/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	$609	$696	$783	$939	$1,009
60% AMI Maximum	$730	$835	$939	$1,127	$1,211

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	$850	$856	$1,098	$1,131	$1,131
Low HOME Rent	$653	$746	$840	$932	$1,007

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

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Counties in This FMR Area

Darlington County