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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Union County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,038 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $786, 1-bedroom is $791, 3-bedroom is $1,270, and 4-bedroom is $1,374.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $41,520 per year ($3,460 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,038 in Union County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area.

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

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

Studio

$786

1BR

$791

2BR

$1,038

3BR

$1,270

4BR

$1,374

Hours/week at min wage

111 hrs

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

National rank

#520

of 661 U.S. metros (top 80% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$934–$1,142

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

Union County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$786	$9,432
1-Bedroom	$791	$9,492
2-Bedroom	$1,038	$12,456
3-Bedroom	$1,270	$15,240
4-Bedroom	$1,374	$16,488

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2017 $674 → FY2026 $1,038

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$786	$791	$1,038	$1,270	$1,374
FY2021	$530	$535	$705	$990	$1,032
FY2020	$523	$524	$690	$944	$996
FY2019	$503	$520	$688	$913	$994
FY2018	$466	$502	$668	$867	$928
FY2017	$452	$507	$674	$862	$929

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $63,100

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

$12,456/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

19.7% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$41,520/yr

$3,460/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	$552	$631	$709	$851	$914
60% AMI Maximum	$662	$757	$851	$1,022	$1,097

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	$786	$791	$1,025	$1,025	$1,025
Low HOME Rent	$653	$746	$840	$932	$1,007

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

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Counties in This FMR Area

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