FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Barnwell County
Studio
$699
1BR
$709
2BR
$930
3BR
$1,115
4BR
$1,231
Barnwell County, South Carolina
FIPS 45011 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Barnwell County, SC
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $699 | $8,388 |
| 1-Bedroom | $709 | $8,508 |
| 2-Bedroom | $930 | $11,160 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,115 | $13,380 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,231 | $14,772 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $930/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$37,200/yr ($3,100/mo). Area Median Income is $67,100.
At SC's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 99 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $699 | $709 | $930 | $1,115 | $1,231 |
| FY2025 | $705 | $711 | $933 | $1,169 | $1,237 |
| FY2024 | $684 | $689 | $905 | $1,167 | $1,243 |
| FY2023 | $607 | $611 | $780 | $1,041 | $1,088 |
| FY2022 | $603 | $606 | $712 | $963 | $1,000 |
| FY2021 | $557 | $587 | $679 | $898 | $921 |
| FY2020 | $513 | $572 | $651 | $851 | $1,019 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $67,100
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $43,300 |
| 50% AMI | $26,150 | $29,850 | $33,600 | $37,300 | $40,300 | $43,300 |
| 80% AMI | $41,800 | $47,800 | $53,750 | $59,700 | $64,500 | $69,300 |