Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Bulloch County, Georgia
Bulloch County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,160 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $995 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $22.31 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,160
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 24% less than in Georgia
- Typical rent
- $995
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 29% less than in Georgia
- Wage needed
- $22.31
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $46,400 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 46%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 11% less than in Georgia
Only here
Renting in Bulloch County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Screven County, the typical rent is $679: 32% less than in Bulloch County ($995).
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At 53%, Bulloch County ranks 9th among the 159 counties in Georgia for the lowest homeownership rate.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Bulloch County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Bulloch County was $1,435 a month in September 2026: about the same as 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $808 | $15.54 | $32,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $887 | $17.06 | $35,480 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,160 | $22.31 | $46,400 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,436 | $27.62 | $57,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,647 | $31.67 | $65,880 |
HUD area: Bulloch County, GA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 9 ZIP codes in Bulloch County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,140 in 30415 to $1,280 in 30461. 4 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,160).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 30415 | Bulloch County, GA | $790 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,410 | $1,620 |
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| 30450 | Bulloch County, GA | $850 | $930 | $1,220 | $1,510 | $1,730 |
| 30450 | Emanuel County, GA | $850 | $930 | $1,220 | $1,510 | $1,730 |
| 30452 | Bulloch County, GA | $800 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,420 | $1,630 |
| 30452 | Candler County, GA | $800 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,420 | $1,630 |
| 30452 | Evans County, GA | $800 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,420 | $1,630 |
| 30458 | Bulloch County, GA | $830 | $910 | $1,190 | $1,470 | $1,690 |
| 30460 | Bulloch County, GA | $810 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,440 | $1,650 |
| 30461 | Bulloch County, GA | $890 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,580 | $1,820 |
- 30415 · Bulloch County, GA $1,140$1,410
- 30450 · Bulloch County, GA $1,220$1,510
- 30450 · Emanuel County, GA $1,220$1,510
- 30452 · Bulloch County, GA $1,150$1,420
- 30452 · Candler County, GA $1,150$1,420
- 30452 · Evans County, GA $1,150$1,420
- 30458 · Bulloch County, GA $1,190$1,470
- 30460 · Bulloch County, GA $1,160$1,440
- 30461 · Bulloch County, GA $1,280$1,580
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Bulloch County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in Georgia, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
46%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
14,467 households rent in Bulloch County
- Spend half or more of their income 28%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 19%
- Spend less than 30% 54%
Compared with the state and the country
- Bulloch 46%
- Georgia 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Bulloch County
HUD lists 13 properties with homes for low-income households in Bulloch County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 9
- HUD-assisted
- 5
- public housing
- 1
939 homes in all; 778 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Braswell-Grover Homes Public housing 1 Braswell Homes, Statesboro 30458 148 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Statesboro · Average payment: $361 a month · Average wait: 40 months · Homes at several sites · (912) 764-3512
- Fox Ridge Apartments HUD-assisted 66 Packinghouse Rd, Statesboro 30458 100 low-income homes · For families · (912) 764-6797
- Statesboro Summit Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 241 N Main St, Statesboro 30458 98 low-income homes · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2006 · For older adults · (912) 764-6171
- Madison Meadows Apt Tax credit (LIHTC) 10 Packinghouse Rd, Statesboro 30458 120 homes, 96 low-income · 2 bd: 64 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 2002
- Little Lotts Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 14 E Jones Ave, Statesboro 30458 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 1997
- Morris Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 24 Morris St, Statesboro 30458 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2020 · For families · (912) 764-4522
- Wildwood Villas II Tax credit (LIHTC) 54 Wildwood Cir, Statesboro 30458 58 homes, 57 low-income · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2019 · For older adults
- Laurel Oaks Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 510 E Main St, Statesboro 30458 72 homes, 56 low-income · In service since 2003
- Wildwood Villas I Tax credit (LIHTC) 50 Wildwood Cir, Statesboro 30458 53 homes, 52 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 33 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Blakewood Apartments HUD-assisted 620A E Olliff St, Statesboro 30458 42 homes, 29 low-income · For families · (912) 243-9052
- Statesboro - Pinehurst Villa & Silkwood Villa HUD-assisted 801 Gentilly Rd, Statesboro 30458 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (912) 489-8641
- Grace Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 183 Gesmon Neville Ln, Statesboro 30458 64 homes · In service since 2012
- Newport Trace Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Lester Rd, Statesboro 30458 42 homes · In service since 2016
2 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Bulloch County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Bulloch County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,200 | $26,950 | $43,150 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $30,800 | $49,300 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $34,650 | $55,450 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $38,500 | $61,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $41,600 | $66,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $44,700 | $71,500 |
| 7 people | $47,750 | $47,750 | $76,400 |
| 8 people | $50,850 | $50,850 | $81,350 |
Area median income: $68,500. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Bulloch County, GA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $727 – $889
- 1 bedroom $798 – $976
- 2 bedrooms $1,044 – $1,276
- 3 bedrooms $1,292 – $1,580
- 4 bedrooms $1,482 – $1,812
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Authority of the City of Statesboro Public housing · 148 public housing units (912) 764-3512 Housing Authority of the City of Statesboro: director@statesboroha.com
Housing agencies in Georgia Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Georgia
What Georgia law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 2 months of rent
- O.C.G.A. §44-7-30.1
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- O.C.G.A. §44-7-34
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 business days
- O.C.G.A. §44-7-50(a)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 60 days
- O.C.G.A. §44-7-7
- Only a court order can remove youO.C.G.A. §44-7-14.1; §44-7-50 et seq.
- Protection from retaliationO.C.G.A. §44-7-24
Help
Where to get help with rent in Bulloch County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Bulloch County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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CCCS of the Savannah Area, Inc. - Statesboro Branch
515 Denmark Street Suite 700, Statesboro
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Bulloch County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Run by Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS)
Help from the federal LIHEAP program in Georgia to pay the home energy bill, through your county's community action agency
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Bulloch County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Georgia, the average home bill was $151 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$2,320
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,160
- Security deposit
- $1,160
- Total
- $2,320
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Bulloch County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $808; 1 bedroom: $887; 2 bedrooms: $1,160; 3 bedrooms: $1,436; 4 bedrooms: $1,647. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Bulloch County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,160) without spending more than 30% of income takes $22.31 an hour full time, or $46,400 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Bulloch County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $38,500 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Bulloch County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,044 and $1,276 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Bulloch County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,140 in 30415 to $1,280 in 30461. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Bulloch County?
HUD lists 13 properties with homes for low-income households in Bulloch County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Bulloch County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Bulloch County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in Georgia, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).