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Average Rent in Georgia

Rental market overview for Georgia, powered by HUD and Census data.

Median Rent

$960

Median Income

$58,165

Rent Burden

30.2%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Affordability

30.2%of income to rent

Georgia: 30.2% rent burden, above the 30% affordability threshold.

<25% 25 to 30%>30%

Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in Georgia

Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.

Cities in Georgia by median income and median rent
CityMedian incomeMedian rentRent burden
Atlanta$77,655$1,51229.9%
Columbus$54,561$1,03829.2%
Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)$50,492$1,02333.2%
Macon-Bibb County$48,897$96734.0%
Savannah$54,748$1,21632.0%
Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)$47,798$1,04535.9%
South Fulton$77,488$1,46131.4%
Sandy Springs$93,303$1,67027.2%
Roswell$122,924$1,61930.0%
Johns Creek$153,882$1,94425.3%
Warner Robins$63,678$1,09428.1%
Albany$43,724$88932.0%
Alpharetta$141,402$1,76727.0%
Marietta$67,589$1,37233.7%
Stonecrest$63,438$1,37135.5%
Brookhaven$114,570$1,71128.0%
Smyrna$92,258$1,55328.5%
Valdosta$41,365$93233.1%
Dunwoody$106,710$1,72132.0%
Gainesville$64,163$1,16733.0%
Newnan$74,606$1,30435.0%
Peachtree Corners$74,716$1,47136.3%
Mableton$79,069$1,33930.2%
Milton$142,845$1,76524.4%
Peachtree City$111,850$1,84131.0%
East Point$59,602$1,24132.3%
Rome$48,512$85131.5%
Evans$125,325$1,47028.9%
Tucker$80,311$1,36636.4%
Douglasville$72,753$1,34430.1%
Woodstock$100,913$1,65631.9%
Hinesville$54,447$1,14728.2%
Dalton$57,163$86625.8%
Martinez$80,130$1,15725.0%
Canton$75,414$1,46032.8%
Kennesaw$81,467$1,67332.1%
Statesboro$38,845$89531.6%
Duluth$88,915$1,67527.5%
Redan$60,306$1,37835.4%
LaGrange$41,030$96235.9%
Lawrenceville$55,608$1,34134.3%
Chamblee$76,682$1,69330.7%
McDonough$77,804$1,44131.7%
Stockbridge$72,175$1,35629.1%
Union City$46,696$1,18636.3%
Carrollton$46,722$97237.0%
Pooler$89,812$1,55025.4%
Sugar Hill$94,520$1,49735.2%
Decatur$129,992$1,61128.0%
Griffin$42,047$1,02636.9%
Cartersville$75,407$1,09630.0%
Candler-McAfee$57,633$1,34632.7%
Acworth$74,643$1,41929.4%
Perry$68,507$1,00927.9%
Suwanee$100,780$1,82627.7%
Snellville$88,586$1,84028.5%
Forest Park$41,837$1,04231.6%
Fayetteville$79,865$1,41836.3%
Thomasville$45,789$1,00831.2%
Kingsland$73,839$1,12528.5%
St. Marys$68,199$1,17833.9%
Winder$57,365$1,07231.3%
Norcross$74,921$1,58034.8%
Conyers$53,500$1,16337.6%
Villa Rica$82,373$1,29623.1%
North Druid Hills$92,893$1,71632.0%
Buford$68,165$1,14730.7%
Calhoun$54,927$74628.2%
North Decatur$103,468$1,60931.0%
Tifton$42,200$76526.8%
Milledgeville$40,672$84037.2%
Powder Springs$88,311$1,67332.7%
Richmond Hill$83,519$1,57028.6%
Holly Springs$108,332$1,69239.8%
Fairburn$67,245$1,42832.5%
Grovetown$67,222$1,30124.6%
Americus$36,498$80629.2%
Lithia Springs$50,694$1,23031.8%
Dublin$37,734$69431.9%
St. Simons$99,432$1,41125.7%
Brunswick$29,781$83831.0%
Wilmington Island$87,441$1,56126.0%
Monroe$45,307$1,10034.9%
Riverdale$61,622$1,15431.6%
Lilburn$61,347$1,46432.5%
Belvedere Park$66,881$1,23733.2%
Clarkston$51,122$1,22730.5%
Moultrie$41,228$71628.1%
Loganville$77,750$1,44843.8%
Bainbridge$42,093$76726.2%
Covington$47,278$1,15338.5%
Dallas$60,032$1,24532.8%
College Park$47,706$1,04731.8%
Waycross$36,818$76631.3%
Braselton$111,080$1,52727.7%
Jefferson$95,850$1,05932.7%
Vinings$91,071$1,66224.6%
Georgetown$70,640$1,33629.8%
Douglas$39,716$71729.2%
Port Wentworth$61,409$1,46537.6%
Rincon$73,708$1,16025.0%
Vidalia$47,124$64129.5%
Doraville$59,636$1,52845.7%
Scottdale$73,623$1,38526.8%
Lovejoy$59,184$1,52227.6%
Garden City$46,063$1,04626.7%
Cordele$33,166$75629.7%
Fort Oglethorpe$49,789$88427.1%
Cedartown$30,655$80143.6%
Cairo$39,784$79133.6%
Jesup$53,096$76225.0%
Thomaston$30,298$77341.0%
Flowery Branch$93,684$1,44828.3%
Fair Oaks$57,582$1,10129.9%
Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government$52,943$1,26026.6%
Locust Grove$67,143$1,25237.6%
Fort Stewart$48,538$1,43731.7%
Skidaway Island$119,210$2,23537.8%
Panthersville$48,876$1,15137.3%
Country Club Estates$57,816$1,05324.0%
Toccoa$49,860$82126.7%
Bemiss$82,134$1,35919.8%
Fitzgerald$32,500$63127.0%
Fort Valley$31,807$70330.5%
Druid Hills$138,262$1,96830.0%
Irondale$53,598$1,44051.0%
Hampton$67,808$1,24345.6%
Centerville$74,250$1,18231.5%
Dock Junction$44,438$1,05331.7%
Austell$64,071$1,44325.0%
Gresham Park$66,071$1,42038.0%
Auburn$77,896$1,05626.3%
Tyrone$112,898$1,09414.2%
Swainsboro$44,491$76725.3%
Commerce$58,763$1,10729.4%
Cumming$71,855$1,19231.5%
Bremen$88,545$80817.7%
Dahlonega$57,941$1,18151.0%
LaFayette$30,284$75130.8%
Dacula$81,322$1,28520.1%
Thomson$42,793$90336.7%
Whitemarsh Island$89,710$1,61626.7%
Stone Mountain$44,950$1,35651.0%
Hapeville$62,117$1,29326.1%
Morrow$64,890$1,22528.6%
Fairfield Plantation$96,063$1,40737.9%
Eatonton$53,870$82123.2%
Barnesville$46,116$89627.2%
Conley$47,429$1,02039.0%
Sandersville$45,502$63526.6%
Waynesboro$41,932$72431.1%
Fairview$48,902$78624.0%
Byron$83,996$81440.9%
Eastman$41,213$72628.5%
Sylvester$48,599$81931.1%
Adel$26,800$88643.9%
Jackson$43,824$82629.0%
Temple$71,917$1,21422.9%
Blakely$43,008$87627.8%
Glennville$47,227$57436.2%
Camilla$27,306$73335.8%
Oakwood$60,696$1,23031.1%
Senoia$114,423$1,23018.5%
Rockmart$49,438$83535.0%
Social Circle$68,333$1,08119.0%
Baxley$27,303$68731.9%
Adairsville$90,062$1,19025.1%
Hiram$81,055$1,78722.1%
Nashville$45,500$61325.4%
Cochran$31,326$72436.5%
Chatsworth$59,028$77823.7%
Lakeview$54,792$96323.9%
Palmetto$52,444$1,14322.9%
Cornelia$46,211$88928.8%
Elberton$38,562$81133.4%
Montgomery$88,828$1,31723.1%
Madison$73,965$1,04020.9%
Grayson$121,421$2,13628.9%
Lindale$39,472$1,04739.8%
Forsyth$63,396$83425.1%
Folkston$36,712$72532.2%
Hartwell$46,875$77431.5%
Jonesboro$33,621$98834.8%
Summerville$27,694$55833.5%
Dawson$31,310$71932.3%
Euharlee$92,766$1,27321.0%
Ashburn$35,987$61626.7%
Lyons$29,037$48543.4%
Jasper$43,192$95629.1%
Chattanooga Valley$45,222$93732.2%
Hazlehurst$35,208$65222.0%
Quitman$20,333$66039.9%
Hawkinsville$36,042$84336.2%
Rossville$42,845$92235.0%
Metter$31,786$65827.5%
Dawsonville$79,479$96635.9%
Hephzibah$63,836$1,07021.8%
Baldwin$48,234$93337.1%
Washington$48,235$79818.8%
Walthourville$60,446$96531.9%
Echols County consolidated government$61,184$78925.9%
Bonanza$68,257$1,38643.2%
Hannahs Mill$52,069$78319.8%
Manchester$48,301$1,01431.4%
Greensboro$42,534$69738.9%
Blackshear$34,963$76730.1%
Cleveland$46,994$1,02826.9%
West Point$52,995$70527.4%
Avondale Estates$136,250$1,67522.9%
Pelham$34,761$69923.0%
Wrightsville$32,745$57134.1%
Leesburg$55,417$1,14524.7%
Alma$35,354$65026.3%
Ringgold$56,684$85929.2%
Gray$61,136$75951.0%
Hahira$67,143$1,14919.8%
Ocilla$33,208$76027.9%
Putney$64,182$1,00336.4%
Chattahoochee Hills$84,605$1,21236.8%
Hogansville$44,712$94045.5%
Tallapoosa$58,008$61027.4%
Hardwick$34,587$69535.3%
Alamo$43,298$40440.9%
Grantville$81,815$1,35625.3%
Tybee Island$101,289$1,22736.5%
Cuthbert$21,278$48028.6%
Hoschton$87,021$1,05128.8%
Unadilla$40,250$67822.9%
Nicholls$24,500$57923.7%
Montezuma$46,315$71224.5%
Henderson$69,646$1,33129.7%
Watkinsville$78,750$1,38123.4%
Chickamauga$71,319$77029.3%
Millen$34,213$69023.7%
Vienna$38,371$73819.3%
Bloomingdale$62,250$1,12035.2%
Lakeland$28,920$79528.3%
Lake City$62,941$1,11830.9%
Soperton$28,607$58124.8%
East Dublin$54,601$83921.7%
Lula$60,174$1,14722.2%
Statham$62,441$1,11830.9%
Donalsonville$37,433$86027.2%
Reed Creek$68,765$1,35742.8%
Thunderbolt$63,148$1,50035.4%
Pembroke$66,488$94924.5%
Reidsville$42,576$64530.0%
Raoul$56,675$92623.7%
Berkeley Lake$152,908$2,17532.3%
Ball Ground$103,429$1,38122.3%
Sparks$37,226$93627.7%
Midway$69,750$94324.7%
Kings Bay Base$70,625$1,29724.9%
Varnell$62,552$1,04728.3%
Guyton$75,625$1,00723.2%
Trion$39,073$74527.7%
Webster County unified government$35,000$65237.0%
Mount Zion$50,786$1,20035.3%
Royston$30,332$57429.8%
Demorest$59,500$1,14819.9%
Clayton$56,369$79319.6%
Mount Vernon$33,788$61940.6%
Unionville$49,149$74015.3%
Gumlog$63,735$69315.3%
Davisboro$45,647$90442.5%
Trenton$43,882$73925.7%
Georgetown-Quitman County unified government$38,889$74018.4%
Winterville$96,883$1,35221.4%
Deenwood$49,417$82838.1%
Colquitt$26,125$63835.7%
Gordon$32,083$54834.3%
Nicholson$50,000$1,02328.2%
Wrens$35,585$65926.6%
Butler$27,656$60832.2%
Homerville$29,815$56426.4%
Wadley$36,406$65633.1%
Oxford$51,995$1,23434.9%
Buena Vista$31,308$41422.6%
Hamilton$86,607$88034.2%
Sparta$22,102$57151.0%
Sterling$67,780$82312.4%
Clarkesville$64,848$73726.5%
Lincolnton$38,681$68024.5%
Twin City$36,498$63322.9%
Warrenton$34,944$70424.8%
Morgan$38,750$51723.3%
Arcade$65,202$80919.2%
Pearson$30,455$63431.2%
Comer$34,880$67527.7%
Lookout Mountain$145,625$1,13326.7%
Aragon$55,563$88025.7%
Ellijay$37,227$59227.2%
Pendergrass$73,947$1,16251.0%
Chester$26,786$41814.7%
Shannon$61,938$1,04820.3%
Maysville$57,788$74528.4%
Union Point$47,963$85822.8%
Homer$73,542$99145.4%
McCaysville$43,553$73827.0%
Zebulon$43,456$86823.9%
Walnut Grove$78,750$1,19733.2%
Porterdale$36,563$96846.4%
Remerton$25,052$93240.8%
Emerson$74,432$1,15326.0%
Eton$85,313$95815.0%
Brooklet$63,462$95051.0%
Tennille$27,426$75822.6%
Ellaville$50,000$68538.9%
Pine Mountain$59,471$78324.3%
Roberta$41,500$65229.3%
Willacoochee$32,202$56324.0%
Hagan$63,750$90514.9%
Rock Spring$111,140$71651.0%
Russell$53,750$1,19328.2%
Nahunta$48,542$70626.1%
Mount Airy$72,981$67551.0%
Blue Ridge$34,659$80335.4%
Resaca$56,154$1,01025.3%
Alto$59,375$94635.0%
Robins AFB$84,910$1,48221.3%
Omega$43,269$75024.0%
Richland$41,458$62230.4%
Bogart$83,333$99617.8%
Darien$53,325$81030.0%
Buchanan$46,071$85826.9%
Edison$36,250$66941.1%
Sycamore$41,538$65918.1%
Fairmount$61,042$1,08118.2%
East Griffin$38,681$1,04534.3%
Flemington$99,063$1,25024.0%
Tunnel Hill$57,188$94422.9%
West Brow$82,404$95722.4%
Tignall$80,122$83014.0%
Homeland$52,222$73528.3%
Arlington$43,750$70528.8%
Hiawassee$40,917$86232.6%
Lumber City$31,429$47118.3%
Norman Park$53,833$80020.1%
Sardis$50,636$72020.9%
Boston$37,500$85729.9%
Clermont$96,875$83933.3%
Greenville$53,092$83421.8%
Oglethorpe$23,958$60838.0%
Broxton$24,634$59524.9%
Rutledge$46,452$91342.1%
Young Harris$27,500$69541.4%
Dasher$58,750$84728.6%
Ivey$40,938$70935.0%
Ray City$46,875$94722.8%
Woodbine$42,788$66126.8%
Dexter$34,350$87035.8%
Franklin Springs$60,417$84029.5%
Fort Gaines$36,161$35328.9%
Crawford$21,696$68332.1%
Marshallville$18,839$43627.8%
Rochelle$27,404$44435.6%
Mountain City$43,269$84026.1%
Cave Spring$40,250$82734.4%
Jeffersonville$40,500$63223.9%
Riceboro$43,913$74729.7%
Baconton$54,850$83719.9%
Danielsville$60,069$1,01125.7%
Jekyll Island$72,689$1,45023.1%
Nelson$66,719$99324.5%
Franklin$32,500$43824.1%
Carnesville$63,813$81924.9%
Offerman$27,321$69130.9%
Meigs$26,667$46636.1%
Shellman$24,737$67530.4%
East Newnan$36,192$1,10418.5%
Canon$37,443$78024.0%
Gibson$34,050$67525.0%
Doerun$38,125$65734.0%
Bowman$29,464$66651.0%
Pine Lake$68,359$1,37027.5%
Lenox$28,977$68223.4%
Woodbury$47,292$78041.1%
Funston$56,563$93320.0%
White$63,750$80616.3%
Reynolds$30,333$72430.0%
Luthersville$52,917$94635.1%
Plains$36,138$71751.0%
Waco$33,500$84051.0%
Coolidge$38,750$64726.8%
Williamson$102,500$91624.3%
Kingston$50,000$83923.0%
Berlin$49,571$67723.1%
Poulan$63,182$94320.4%
Waleska$50,000$86041.7%
Lincoln Park$46,116$76051.0%
Glenwood$21,250$33426.3%
Blairsville$21,827$68142.5%
Cohutta$62,500$85030.8%
Patterson$46,923$79820.9%
Talbotton$25,114$76143.2%
McIntyre$49,773$76044.8%
Attapulgus$34,028$82345.0%
Pavo$37,250$72931.7%
Stillmore$45,938$78822.5%
Waverly Hall$38,281$82524.6%
Screven$44,643$79536.2%
Crooked Creek$27,366$83551.0%
Blythe$48,611$91327.5%
Graham$32,222$81917.7%
Ochlocknee$55,375$80935.3%
Molena$37,426$1,20039.2%
Dudley$59,375$90017.4%
Arabi$77,579$85025.8%
Dearing$53,958$86441.9%
Whitesburg$63,750$78821.4%
Toomsboro$60,000$8359.0%
Crescent$34,010$69539.7%
Milan$22,188$58337.5%
Gumbranch$88,750$65022.5%
Newborn$64,028$92524.0%
Cadwell$41,250$66026.5%
Ideal$21,800$70632.8%
Portal$60,500$1,03021.6%
Whigham$58,750$87719.2%
Milner$66,125$86327.5%
Adrian$45,795$55820.9%
Ty Ty$36,083$92225.1%
Pineview$31,167$70846.7%
Moreland$86,250$1,14526.3%
Colbert$53,917$1,09228.8%
Collins$57,591$38331.7%
Bethlehem$67,250$1,04223.0%
Alapaha$40,294$45323.3%
Crawfordville$42,341$90126.4%
Morven$21,750$72347.0%
Warwick$47,738$69051.0%
Byromville$48,603$56920.0%
Ailey$54,531$72921.6%
Epworth$69,329$1,32122.0%
Rhine$24,750$59248.8%
Irwinton$33,929$84025.7%
Yonah$58,580$1,00823.2%
Shiloh$76,250$1,25022.5%
Cobbtown$50,036$67522.1%
Ephesus$66,875$72527.5%
Tiger$43,594$3,16951.0%
Lyerly$50,250$84325.4%
Warm Springs$44,792$75328.6%
East Ellijay$26,691$61731.2%
Oak Park$37,727$63646.2%
Leslie$51,688$1,00023.3%
Centralhatchee$46,875$1,30214.8%
Allenhurst$51,667$91143.9%
Pitts$81,250$62812.9%
Helen$74,375$74623.3%
Newton$31,406$42726.4%
Between$123,854$1,52515.3%
Menlo$33,589$55018.2%
Bowersville$55,000$81934.5%
Phillipsburg$23,942$81638.5%
Fargo$68,960$6199.0%
Bishop$126,875$87227.8%
Hiltonia$40,750$54619.5%
Talmo$91,250$88327.5%
Concord$61,250$98625.7%
Pinehurst$34,375$75042.5%
Camak$62,000$67113.6%
Midville$41,875$31635.5%
Roopville$73,594$1,16722.8%
Sale City$43,571$71943.3%
Lexington$70,625$77931.9%
Junction City$45,000$53922.7%
Ila$55,625$85022.5%
Sumner$46,786$1,01831.3%
Keysville$42,813$68013.2%
Carlton$43,409$1,06326.9%
Montrose$64,500$6399.0%
Uvalda$65,192$66651.0%
Sharpsburg$69,531$1,13319.9%
Turin$139,167$91317.8%
Stapleton$47,500$72131.0%
Salem$36,618$48431.8%
Bostwick$88,125$77712.7%
Leary$35,385$75522.7%
Chauncey$60,536$56951.0%
Braswell$72,813$81738.8%
Good Hope$72,188$1,13621.7%
Martin$41,842$88824.4%
Yatesville$62,019$75847.5%
Taylorsville$41,250$1,02520.8%
Higgston$32,196$93536.5%
Odum$51,797$87714.8%
Cecil$39,000$1,00035.0%
Harrison$32,569$79531.8%
Sasser$27,442$48433.7%
Mansfield$71,023$1,44232.5%
Damascus$53,313$81722.5%
Bronwood$37,159$55823.6%
Iron City$40,568$66451.0%
Smithville$46,250$98633.1%
Barwick$29,306$72151.0%
Rebecca$59,934$63615.3%
Plainville$40,125$83319.3%
Jenkinsburg$71,912$1,07526.4%
Oconee$71,429$592N/A
Ellenton$52,019$79648.3%
Carl$55,982$1,16127.5%
Andersonville$22,656$57841.3%
Shady Dale$60,000$1,07843.1%
Morganton$40,417$55623.3%
Oliver$56,563$86722.8%
Gillsville$69,000$94330.8%
Avalon$43,906$81414.5%
Dillard$47,500$74027.5%
Surrency$32,250$80643.9%
Norwood$24,375$63251.0%
Dewy Rose$48,516$75314.1%
Woodville$29,310$60035.0%
Avera$62,750$89051.0%
Rocky Ford$56,875$81313.8%
Rentz$36,000$81432.5%
Meansville$43,750$1,15044.7%
Tallulah Falls$48,750$7539.0%
Jakin$49,318$68134.0%
Ambrose$24,722$70727.5%
Bartow$43,750$55035.0%
Register$72,596$1,24119.5%
Kite$28,906$53440.8%
Bellville$94,350$1,16712.5%
Orchard Hill$32,679$91335.9%
Danville$46,750$68322.5%
Climax$33,906$64422.5%
Buckhead$68,854$1,08321.7%
White Plains$52,000$1,05418.8%
Sunny Side$30,833$1,15651.0%
Rayle$30,313$67551.0%
Jersey$36,736$88332.2%
Faceville$37,031$78113.1%
Santa Claus$46,250$91313.3%
Lilly$24,688$58423.4%
Tarrytown$40,313$62544.0%
Vernonburg$211,250$1,750N/A
Rest Haven$59,063$1,13927.5%

How Georgia Compares to the National Average

Median Rent

$960 29.7%

Rent Burden

30.2% 0.3%

Vacancy Rate

15.2% 76.7%

Georgia Rental Market Overview

Georgia has approximately 661 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 35.5% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $960, which is 30% lower than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)

The average Georgia renter spends approximately 30.2% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests the state is generally in line with or more affordable than national averages. (Source: Census ACS)

With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 15.2%, the Georgia rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)

Rent Burden Distribution Across Georgia Cities

46% of cities in Georgia have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.

City count by rent burden bracket for Georgia
Burden bracketNumber of cities
Under 25%163
25 to 30%139
30 to 35%115
35% and up142

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most affordable cities (lowest rent burden):

  • Tyrone: median rent of $1,094, median income of $112,898, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 14.2%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Unionville: median rent of $740, median income of $49,149, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 15.3%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Gumlog: median rent of $693, median income of $63,735, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 15.3%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Bremen: median rent of $808, median income of $88,545, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 17.7%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Georgetown-Quitman County unified government: median rent of $740, median income of $38,889, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 18.4%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):

  • Gray: median rent of $759, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Stone Mountain: median rent of $1,356, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Dahlonega: median rent of $1,181, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Irondale: median rent of $1,440, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Doraville: median rent of $1,528, with a rent burden of approximately 45.7%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom

    HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.

    Population vs Median Rent in Georgia

    In Georgia, larger cities tend to have higher rents than smaller towns.

    Renting in Georgia: What to Know

    Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within Georgia. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within Georgia may have additional local tenant protections.

    Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.

    Georgia Rental Market Trends

    Rent trends for Georgia are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.

    Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)

    Cities in Georgia

    661 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

    Showing top 50 of 661 by population

    CityPopulationMedian RentRent BurdenFMR (2BR)
    Atlanta494,838$1,51229.9%N/A
    Columbus204,572$1,03829.2%N/A
    Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)201,615$1,02333.2%N/A
    Macon-Bibb County156,554$96734.0%N/A
    Savannah147,583$1,21632.0%N/A
    Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)126,672$1,04535.9%N/A
    South Fulton107,865$1,46131.4%N/A
    Sandy Springs107,221$1,67027.2%N/A
    Roswell92,770$1,61930.0%N/A
    Johns Creek82,230$1,94425.3%N/A
    Warner Robins80,374$1,09428.1%N/A
    Albany68,926$88932.0%N/A
    Alpharetta65,884$1,76727.0%N/A
    Marietta61,387$1,37233.7%N/A
    Stonecrest59,445$1,37135.5%N/A
    Brookhaven56,848$1,71128.0%N/A
    Smyrna55,863$1,55328.5%N/A
    Valdosta55,266$93233.1%N/A
    Dunwoody51,458$1,72132.0%N/A
    Gainesville42,780$1,16733.0%N/A
    Newnan42,689$1,30435.0%N/A
    Peachtree Corners42,147$1,47136.3%N/A
    Mableton41,647$1,33930.2%N/A
    Milton41,029$1,76524.4%N/A
    Peachtree City38,414$1,84131.0%N/A
    East Point38,113$1,24132.3%N/A
    Rome37,621$85131.5%N/A
    Evans37,456$1,47028.9%N/A
    Tucker36,994$1,36636.4%N/A
    Douglasville35,252$1,34430.1%N/A
    Woodstock35,171$1,65631.9%N/A
    Hinesville34,732$1,14728.2%N/A
    Dalton34,358$86625.8%N/A
    Martinez33,773$1,15725.0%N/A
    Canton33,499$1,46032.8%N/A
    Kennesaw33,360$1,67332.1%N/A
    Statesboro33,185$89531.6%N/A
    Duluth31,742$1,67527.5%N/A
    Redan31,326$1,37835.4%N/A
    LaGrange31,173$96235.9%N/A
    Lawrenceville30,465$1,34134.3%N/A
    Chamblee29,980$1,69330.7%N/A
    McDonough29,134$1,44131.7%N/A
    Stockbridge28,858$1,35629.1%N/A
    Union City26,869$1,18636.3%N/A
    Carrollton26,622$97237.0%N/A
    Pooler26,264$1,55025.4%N/A
    Sugar Hill24,947$1,49735.2%N/A
    Decatur24,421$1,61128.0%N/A
    Griffin23,485$1,02636.9%N/A

    Data Sources

    **Data Sources:**

  • U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence
  • Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.

    StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.

    Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.

    Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.