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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Anderson, SC HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,173 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,022, 1-bedroom is $1,035, 3-bedroom is $1,519, and 4-bedroom is $1,849.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $46,920 per year ($3,910 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,173 in Anderson, SC HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Anderson, SC HUD Metro FMR Area

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

Studio

$1,022

1BR

$1,035

2BR

$1,173

3BR

$1,519

4BR

$1,849

Hours/week at min wage

125 hrs

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

YoY change (2BR)

+23.9%

+$226 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +39%

Voucher payment standard

$1,056–$1,290

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

Anderson, SC HUD Metro FMR Area

Non-Metropolitan area · SC · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,022	$12,264
1-Bedroom	$1,035	$12,420
2-Bedroom	$1,173	$14,076
3-Bedroom	$1,519	$18,228
4-Bedroom	$1,849	$22,188

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $766 → FY2026 $1,173

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$1,022	$1,035	$1,173	$1,519	$1,849
FY2025	$787	$792	$947	$1,204	$1,581
FY2024	$838	$841	$1,044	$1,318	$1,756
FY2023	$688	$709	$892	$1,123	$1,519
FY2022	$634	$665	$833	$1,062	$1,418
FY2021	$623	$680	$844	$1,092	$1,422
FY2020	$573	$618	$766	$1,010	$1,244

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $95,100

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$20,000	$22,850	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$33,300	$38,050	$42,800	$47,550	$51,400	$55,200
80% AMI (Low)	$53,300	$60,900	$68,500	$76,100	$82,200	$88,300

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$14,076/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

14.8% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$46,920/yr

$3,910/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	$832	$951	$1,069	$1,283	$1,378
60% AMI Maximum	$998	$1,141	$1,283	$1,540	$1,654

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	$1,022	$1,035	$1,173	$1,519	$1,545
Low HOME Rent	$832	$951	$1,070	$1,188	$1,285

Compare Anderson, SC HUD Metro FMR Area With Other SC Metros

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