FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Union County
Studio
$786
1BR
$791
2BR
$1,038
3BR
$1,270
4BR
$1,374
Union County, South Carolina
FIPS 45087 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Union County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area
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 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,038/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$41,520/yr ($3,460/mo). Area Median Income is $63,100.
At SC's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 111 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| 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 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $63,100
| 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 |