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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Monroe County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,174 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $984, 1-bedroom is $1,048, 3-bedroom is $1,408, and 4-bedroom is $1,662.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $46,960 per year ($3,913 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,174 in Monroe County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area.

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

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

Studio

$984

1BR

$1,048

2BR

$1,174

3BR

$1,408

4BR

$1,662

Hours/week at min wage

125 hrs

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

National rank

#386

of 661 U.S. metros (top 59% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+6.8%

+$75 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +65.4%

Voucher payment standard

$1,057–$1,291

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

Monroe County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$984	$11,808
1-Bedroom	$1,048	$12,576
2-Bedroom	$1,174	$14,088
3-Bedroom	$1,408	$16,896
4-Bedroom	$1,662	$19,944

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $719 → FY2026 $1,174

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$984	$1,048	$1,174	$1,408	$1,662
FY2025	$897	$955	$1,099	$1,324	$1,846
FY2024	$797	$883	$1,009	$1,220	$1,712
FY2023	$649	$761	$859	$1,045	$1,463
FY2022	$556	$671	$764	$944	$1,308
FY2021	$493	$623	$710	$887	$1,229
FY2020	$494	$632	$719	$915	$1,240

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $109,800

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$23,100	$26,400	$29,700	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$38,450	$43,950	$49,450	$54,900	$59,300	$63,700
80% AMI (Low)	$61,500	$70,300	$79,100	$87,850	$94,900	$101,950

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$14,088/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

12.8% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$46,960/yr

$3,913/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	$960	$1,098	$1,235	$1,482	$1,592
60% AMI Maximum	$1,152	$1,317	$1,482	$1,778	$1,910

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	$984	$1,048	$1,174	$1,408	$1,662
Low HOME Rent	$961	$1,098	$1,236	$1,372	$1,482

Compare Monroe 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

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