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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Laurens County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,133 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $863, 1-bedroom is $869, 3-bedroom is $1,358, and 4-bedroom is $1,625.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $45,320 per year ($3,777 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,133 in Laurens County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area.

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

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

Studio

$863

1BR

$869

2BR

$1,133

3BR

$1,358

4BR

$1,625

Hours/week at min wage

121 hrs

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

National rank

#428

of 661 U.S. metros (top 66% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+21.4%

+$200 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +40.9%

Voucher payment standard

$1,020–$1,246

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

Laurens County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$863	$10,356
1-Bedroom	$869	$10,428
2-Bedroom	$1,133	$13,596
3-Bedroom	$1,358	$16,296
4-Bedroom	$1,625	$19,500

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $751 → FY2026 $1,133

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$863	$869	$1,133	$1,358	$1,625
FY2025	$707	$711	$933	$1,135	$1,316
FY2024	$752	$757	$994	$1,202	$1,330
FY2023	$652	$656	$864	$1,056	$1,161
FY2022	$591	$595	$783	$981	$1,062
FY2021	$606	$610	$804	$1,023	$1,090
FY2020	$560	$570	$751	$949	$1,017

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $79,900

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$16,800	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$28,000	$32,000	$36,000	$39,950	$43,150	$46,350
80% AMI (Low)	$44,750	$51,150	$57,550	$63,900	$69,050	$74,150

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$13,596/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

17% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$45,320/yr

$3,777/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	$699	$799	$898	$1,078	$1,158
60% AMI Maximum	$838	$958	$1,078	$1,294	$1,390

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	$863	$869	$1,133	$1,298	$1,298
Low HOME Rent	$700	$800	$900	$998	$1,078

Compare Laurens 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

Laurens County