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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Jasper County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,542 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,343, 1-bedroom is $1,407, 3-bedroom is $1,849, and 4-bedroom is $2,246.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $61,680 per year ($5,140 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,542 in Jasper County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area.

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

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

Studio

$1,343

1BR

$1,407

2BR

$1,542

3BR

$1,849

4BR

$2,246

Hours/week at min wage

164 hrs

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

National rank

#179

of 661 U.S. metros (top 28% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+22.6%

+$284 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +66.3%

Voucher payment standard

$1,388–$1,696

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

Jasper County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,343	$16,116
1-Bedroom	$1,407	$16,884
2-Bedroom	$1,542	$18,504
3-Bedroom	$1,849	$22,188
4-Bedroom	$2,246	$26,952

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $830 → FY2026 $1,542

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$1,343	$1,407	$1,542	$1,849	$2,246
FY2025	$1,094	$1,136	$1,258	$1,763	$1,910
FY2024	$1,028	$1,056	$1,186	$1,671	$1,891
FY2023	$893	$913	$1,031	$1,438	$1,707
FY2022	$752	$815	$929	$1,204	$1,500
FY2021	$795	$813	$927	$1,153	$1,414
FY2020	$708	$729	$830	$1,035	$1,231

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $82,300

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$17,600	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$29,250	$33,400	$37,600	$41,800	$45,150	$48,500
80% AMI (Low)	$46,800	$53,500	$60,200	$66,850	$72,200	$77,550

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$18,504/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

22.5% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$61,680/yr

$5,140/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	$720	$823	$925	$1,111	$1,193
60% AMI Maximum	$864	$987	$1,111	$1,333	$1,432

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	$1,337	$1,337	$1,337	$1,337	$1,337
Low HOME Rent	$731	$835	$940	$1,045	$1,128

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

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Counties in This FMR Area

Jasper County