Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Cobb County, Georgia
Cobb County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,762 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,730 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $33.88 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,762
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 15% more than in Georgia
- Typical rent
- $1,730
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 24% more than in Georgia
- Wage needed
- $33.88
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $70,480 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 50%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% less than in Georgia
Only here
Renting in Cobb County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Cobb County has the 6th highest typical household income of the 159 counties in Georgia ($102,738).
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Cobb County has the 7th highest typical rent of the 156 counties in Georgia with this figure ($1,730).
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Among the neighboring counties, Bartow County has the lowest typical rent ($1,268), 27% below the $1,730 in Cobb County.
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 Cobb 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 Cobb County was $1,762 a month in September 2026: 1.7% more than 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 | $1,554 | $29.88 | $62,160 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,619 | $31.13 | $64,760 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,762 | $33.88 | $70,480 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,099 | $40.37 | $83,960 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,493 | $47.94 | $99,720 |
HUD area: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 19 ZIP codes in Cobb County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,520 in 30060 to $2,220 in 30339. 14 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,762).
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)
| 30008 | $1,400 | $1,460 | $1,590 | $1,890 | $2,250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30060 | $1,340 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,150 |
| 30062 | $1,730 | $1,800 | $1,960 | $2,340 | $2,770 |
| 30064 | $1,600 | $1,660 | $1,810 | $2,160 | $2,560 |
| 30066 | $1,750 | $1,820 | $1,980 | $2,360 | $2,800 |
| 30067 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,900 | $2,260 | $2,690 |
| 30068 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,280 | $2,700 |
| 30080 | $1,700 | $1,770 | $1,930 | $2,300 | $2,730 |
| 30082 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,900 | $2,260 | $2,690 |
| 30090 | $1,610 | $1,680 | $1,830 | $2,180 | $2,590 |
| 30101 | $1,660 | $1,730 | $1,880 | $2,240 | $2,660 |
| 30106 | $1,400 | $1,460 | $1,590 | $1,890 | $2,250 |
| 30111 | $1,610 | $1,680 | $1,830 | $2,180 | $2,590 |
| 30126 | $1,430 | $1,490 | $1,620 | $1,930 | $2,290 |
| 30127 | $1,760 | $1,840 | $2,000 | $2,380 | $2,830 |
| 30144 | $1,810 | $1,880 | $2,050 | $2,440 | $2,900 |
| 30152 | $1,670 | $1,740 | $1,890 | $2,250 | $2,670 |
| 30168 | $1,350 | $1,410 | $1,530 | $1,820 | $2,160 |
| 30339 | $1,950 | $2,030 | $2,220 | $2,660 | $3,170 |
- 30008 $1,590$1,890
- 30060 $1,520$1,810
- 30062 $1,960$2,340
- 30064 $1,810$2,160
- 30066 $1,980$2,360
- 30067 $1,900$2,260
- 30068 $1,910$2,280
- 30080 $1,930$2,300
- 30082 $1,900$2,260
- 30090 $1,830$2,180
- 30101 $1,880$2,240
- 30106 $1,590$1,890
- 30111 $1,830$2,180
- 30126 $1,620$1,930
- 30127 $2,000$2,380
- 30144 $2,050$2,440
- 30152 $1,890$2,250
- 30168 $1,530$1,820
- 30339 $2,220$2,660
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 Cobb County, 50% 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.
50%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
97,524 households rent in Cobb County
- Spend half or more of their income 24%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 50%
Compared with the state and the country
- Cobb 50%
- Georgia 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Cobb County
HUD lists 80 properties with homes for low-income households in Cobb County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 49
- HUD-assisted
- 32
7,659 homes in all; 2,992 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Charleston Trace Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2751 Hammondton Rd SE, Marietta 30060 261 homes, 250 low-income · In service since 1992
- Walton Reserve Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 7075 Walton Reserve Ln, Austell 30168 249 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 160 · 3 bd: 58 · In service since 2003
- Walton Ridenour Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1425 Ridenour Blvd NW, Kennesaw 30152 260 homes, 234 low-income · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 166 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 2005
- Orchard Mill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1800 Mulkey Rd, Austell 30106 238 homes, 232 low-income · 1 bd: 100 · 2 bd: 83 · 3 bd: 49 · In service since 2005
- Harmony Meadows Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1910 S Cobb Dr SE, Marietta 30060 186 homes, 184 low-income · In service since 1996
- Renaissance on Henderson Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 55 Henderson St SW, Marietta 30064 151 homes, 150 low-income · Studio: 145 · 1 bd: 1 · In service since 2013 · For older adults · (678) 653-1727
- Rosewood Park Apartment Tax credit (LIHTC) 2199 Mesa Valley Way, Austell 30106 150 low-income homes · 2 bd: 68 · 3 bd: 82 · In service since 1995
- Smyrna Towers HUD-assisted 4000 S Cobb Dr SE, Smyrna 30080 150 low-income homes · For older adults · (770) 435-4010
- Kingsley Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 595 Six Flags Dr, Austell 30168 146 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 118 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Branson Walk HUD-assisted 419 Aviation Rd SE, Marietta 30060 114 low-income homes · For families · (770) 419-3219
- Ivywood Park Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 4475 Beech Haven TRL Se, Smyrna 30080 106 low-income homes · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 72 · In service since 1993
- Wisteria Place of Mableton Tax credit (LIHTC) 4436 Floyd Rd SW, Mableton 30126 140 homes, 104 low-income · 1 bd: 80 · 2 bd: 24 · For older adults
- Highland Court SR Residence Tax credit (LIHTC) 4150 George Busbee Pkwy NW, Kennesaw 30144 122 homes, 94 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 96 · In service since 2003
- Legacy at Walton Village Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1400 Roberta Dr SW, Marietta 30008 126 homes, 87 low-income · 1 bd: 63 · 2 bd: 62 · In service since 2007
- Country Pines Tax credit (LIHTC) 15 Booth Rd SW, Marietta 30008 112 homes, 84 low-income · In service since 1995
- Meadow Crossing Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 658 Kiowa Dr NE, Marietta 30060 86 homes, 78 low-income · In service since 1995
- Benson Manor HUD-assisted 2148 Benson Poole Road, Smyrna 30081 77 homes, 76 low-income · For older adults · (770) 435-6406
- Harmony Grove Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2016 Olive Springs Rd SE, Marietta 30060 75 low-income homes · Studio: 12 · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 1995
- Enclave at Depot Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 2726 S Main St NW, Kennesaw 30144 78 homes, 60 low-income · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 42 · In service since 2020
- Crestwood Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 925 Gresham Ave NE, Marietta 30060 60 low-income homes · In service since 1997
- The Grove Tax credit (LIHTC) 311 Paces Mill Rd,, Atlanta 30339 55 homes, 54 low-income · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2019 · For older adults
- Barrington Square Apartments HUD-assisted 4700 Baker Grove Rd NW, Acworth 30101 51 homes, 50 low-income · For older adults · (770) 966-8536
- Fred G. Hull Homes HUD-assisted 4173 Kienel Dr, Acworth 30101 50 low-income homes · For families · (770) 974-3012
- Laurels Edge HUD-assisted 3950 Frey Rd NW, Kennesaw 30144 50 homes, 49 low-income · For older adults · (770) 514-1573
- Ucp of Atlanta HUD-assisted 846 Noonday Dr, Marietta 30066 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (404) 329-9390
- Ivywood Park HUD-assisted 4475 Beech Haven Trail, Smyrna 30080 106 homes, 5 low-income · (770) 435-3810
- Legacy at Walton Heights Apts. HUD-assisted 178 Roberts Trl, Marietta 30066 100 homes, 5 low-income · (678) 439-8304
- Butterfield House, Inc HUD-assisted 1391 Pair Rd SW, Marietta 30008 5 homes, 4 low-income · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- The Gordon House HUD-assisted 5884 S Gordon Rd, Austell 30168 5 homes, 4 low-income · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- The Kenny Cox Home HUD-assisted 1704 Olive Springs Rd SE, Marietta 30060 5 homes, 4 low-income · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- The Kephart House HUD-assisted 4732 Bennett St, Austell 30106 5 homes, 4 low-income · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- The Mulberry House HUD-assisted 2690 Carol Way, Austell 30168 5 homes, 4 low-income · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- Cassies Corner HUD-assisted 3096 Skyview Ln, Marietta 30066 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- Louise Place HUD-assisted 6090 Hiram Lithia Springs Rd, Austell 30106 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- The Arc House HUD-assisted 315 Smyrna Powder Springs Rd SE, Smyrna 30082 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- The ARC Lighthouse HUD-assisted 1327 Palmer Pl SW, Mableton 30126 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- The Cobb ARC House HUD-assisted 3358 Old Tennessee Rd SW, Marietta 30008 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (770) 421-8401
- The Coleman Drive House HUD-assisted 902 Coleman Dr SW, Marietta 30064 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- The Eighteenth House HUD-assisted 469 Lane Dr SW, Mableton 30126 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- The Greenbrook House HUD-assisted 31 Park Rd SE, Mableton 30126 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- The Grindle House, Inc. HUD-assisted 72 Burke St SE, Marietta 30060 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- The House on Greenbrook Circle HUD-assisted 6171 Greenbrook Cir, Austell 30168 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- The Lewis Road House HUD-assisted 4715 Lewis Rd, Powder Springs 30127 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- The Michael S. Huff House HUD-assisted 1175 Center St SW, Mableton 30126 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- The Paschal House HUD-assisted 1846 Sylvia St, Austell 30106 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- The Sara Fera House, Inc HUD-assisted 5951 S Gordon Rd, Austell 30168 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- The Sweetwater House, Inc. HUD-assisted 5120 North Ave, Austell 30106 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- The Twelfth House, Inc. HUD-assisted 2728 Old Horseshoe Bend Rd SW, Marietta 30064 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- The Willow House HUD-assisted 1165 Pair Rd SW, Marietta 30060 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (770) 427-8401
- Caswyck Trail Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2665 Favor Rd SW, Marietta 30060 403 homes · In service since 2005
- Farrington Tax credit (LIHTC) 2751 Hammondton Rd SE, Marietta 30060 257 homes · In service since 1991
- Alta Ridenour SR Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1350 Ridenour Blvd NW, Kennesaw 30152 252 homes · In service since 2005
- Cobblestone Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 347 Pat Mell Rd SW, Marietta 30060 244 homes · In service since 2006
- Legacy at Walton Crossing Fka Orchard Mill Tax credit (LIHTC) 1800 Mulkey Rd, Austell 30106 232 homes · In service since 2005
- Walton Village Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 160 Roberta Drive, Marietta 30008 208 homes · In service since 2006
- Wingate Falls Tax credit (LIHTC) 4801 Baker Grove Rd NW, Acworth 30101 192 homes · In service since 1998
- Concord Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 2935 Old Concord Rd SE, Smyrna 30082 190 homes · In service since 2002
- Cobblestone Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 3050 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw 30152 172 homes · In service since 2003
- Ashton Arbors Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2780 Bankstone Dr SW, Marietta 30064 150 homes · In service since 2005
- Parkland Manor Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3755 Medical Park Dr, Austell 30106 150 homes · In service since 2007
- Orchard Lane Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 6862 Mableton Pkwy SE, Mableton 30126 135 homes · In service since 2000
- Legacy at Walton Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1400 Roberta Dr SW, Marietta 30008 126 homes · In service since 2007
- Highland Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 4150 George Busbee Pkwy NW, Kennesaw 30144 122 homes · In service since 2003
- Highland Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 1899 Mulkey Rd, Austell 30106 108 homes · In service since 2008
- Legacy at Walton Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 4598 Carruth St, Acworth 30101 108 homes · In service since 2012
- The Heritage at Walton Reserve Tax credit (LIHTC) 1675 Walton Reserve Blvd, Austell 30168 105 homes · In service since 2004
- Legacy at Walton Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 178 Roberts Trl, Marietta 30066 100 homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 60 · In service since 2012
- Legacy at Walton Park Fka School STRT Dev Tax credit (LIHTC) Miranda Sanders 4862 School ST, Acworth 30101 100 homes · In service since 2016
- School Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 4700 School St, Acworth 30101 100 homes
- Town Center Heights/the Legacy @ Walton HGTS Tax credit (LIHTC) 178 Roberts Trl, Marietta 30066 100 homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 60
- Galleria Manor of Smyrna Tax credit (LIHTC) 2731 Woodland Ter SE, Smyrna 30080 88 homes · In service since 2011
- Tower at Dorsey Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 212 Lemon St NE, Marietta 30060 81 homes · In service since 2011
- Legacy at Walton Village Phase 2 Tax credit (LIHTC) 1570 Roberta Dr SW, Marietta 30008 78 homes · In service since 2011
- Legacy at Walton Village Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1400 Roberta Dr SW, Marietta 30008 78 homes · In service since 2011
- Retreat at Dorsey Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 118 Haynes St NE, Marietta 30060 72 homes · In service since 2009
- Walton Ridge PH 1 Fka White Circle PH 1 Tax credit (LIHTC) 11631 White Circle, Marietta 30066 72 homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 31 · In service since 2017
- Lakeside Vista Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2100 Ellison Lakes Dr NW, Kennesaw 30152 62 homes · In service since 2005
- Abbington Trail Tax credit (LIHTC) 3470 Florence Rd, Powder Springs 30127 60 homes
- Abbington Trail Tax credit (LIHTC) 3500 Trillium Dirve, Powder Springs 30127 60 homes · In service since 2016
- Connally Drive Home - Marietta Tax credit (LIHTC) 1507 Church Street Ext NE, Marietta 30060 54 homes · In service since 1995
One property has two programs at the same address and appears 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 Cobb 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 Cobb 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 | $24,750 | $41,250 | $66,000 |
| 2 people | $28,300 | $47,150 | $75,400 |
| 3 people | $31,850 | $53,050 | $84,850 |
| 4 people | $35,350 | $58,900 | $94,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $63,650 | $101,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $68,350 | $109,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $73,050 | $116,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $77,750 | $124,450 |
Area median income: $117,800. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,399 – $1,709
- 1 bedroom $1,457 – $1,781
- 2 bedrooms $1,586 – $1,938
- 3 bedrooms $1,889 – $2,309
- 4 bedrooms $2,244 – $2,742
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 Marietta Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 2,820 vouchers (770) 419-3200 Housing Authority of the City of Marietta: hudinfo@mariettahousingauthority.org
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 Cobb County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Cobb County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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National Faith Homebuyers, Atlanta Branch
2470 Windy Hill Rd SE, Marietta
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Cobb 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 Cobb 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
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Cash to move in
$3,524
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,762
- Security deposit
- $1,762
- Total
- $3,524
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 Cobb County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,554; 1 bedroom: $1,619; 2 bedrooms: $1,762; 3 bedrooms: $2,099; 4 bedrooms: $2,493. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Cobb County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,762) without spending more than 30% of income takes $33.88 an hour full time, or $70,480 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Cobb County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $58,900 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 Cobb 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 $1,586 and $1,938 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Cobb County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,520 in 30060 to $2,220 in 30339. 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 Cobb County?
HUD lists 80 properties with homes for low-income households in Cobb County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. 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 Cobb County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Cobb County, 50% of renter households are in that position; in Georgia, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).