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Section 8 rent in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC HUD Metro FMR Area, covering 65 ZIP codes.

$1,122Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,234Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
65ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$730$839$1,300$923
1 Bedroom$870$988$1,560$1,087
2 Bedrooms$990$1,122$1,760$1,234
3 Bedrooms$1,320$1,477$2,310$1,624
4 Bedrooms$1,610$1,801$2,830$1,981

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,244$26,928
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,366$40,392
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,488$53,856
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,908$70,896

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Georgia multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 65 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
30809 $1,560 $1,760 $2,310 $2,830
30905 $1,560 $1,760 $2,310 $2,830
30813 $1,410 $1,590 $2,090 $2,560
30903 $1,320 $1,490 $1,960 $2,400
30917 $1,320 $1,490 $1,960 $2,400
30907 $1,190 $1,350 $1,780 $2,170
30909 $1,170 $1,320 $1,740 $2,120
30815 $1,160 $1,310 $1,720 $2,110
29803 $1,080 $1,220 $1,600 $1,960
29829 $1,070 $1,210 $1,590 $1,950
29801 $1,040 $1,180 $1,550 $1,900
29860 $1,040 $1,180 $1,550 $1,900
30912 $1,040 $1,180 $1,550 $1,900
30914 $1,040 $1,180 $1,550 $1,900
30916 $1,040 $1,180 $1,550 $1,900

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,122 per month, ranging from $990 to $1,760 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,234.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $990 to $1,760 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Georgia?
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