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Average Rent in Augusta, GA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Augusta, GA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,574/mo
▲ +5.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$857/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
52
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Augusta, GA
Compare average rent across Augusta, GA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville | $2,435 | $2,310 | 1 | 2 |
| Tanglewood | $1,641 | $1,495 | 2 | 36 |
| Industrial | $1,280 | $857 | 4 | 14 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Augusta, GA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Augusta, GA is $1,574 per month across 7 apartment communities and 52 available units. Rents have increased $70 (5.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Walton Green & The Legacy at Walton Green (55+) starting at $857/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,478/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,744/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,161/mo.
Prices range from $857 to $2,560 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 20 units are currently listed.
Augusta, GA Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Augusta, GA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Augusta, GA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Green & The Legacy at Walton Green (55+) | $857/mo | $942/mo | 2 | 4.4 |
| Walton Oaks & The Legacy at Walton Oaks (55+) | $895/mo | $1,024/mo | 3 | 4 |
| Sibley-Hull House | $995/mo | $995/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Millhouse Station | $1,323/mo | $1,496/mo | 8 | 4.7 |
| The Highland | $1,495/mo | $1,618/mo | 25 | 4.1 |
| Argento at Riverwatch Apartments | $1,500/mo | $1,693/mo | 11 | 4.4 |
| The Lofts at King Mill | $2,310/mo | $2,435/mo | 2 | 4.9 |
Google Search Trends for Augusta, GA Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Augusta, GA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$63,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,574/mo.
Comfortable income
$76,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($857/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Augusta, GA is $53,134 , about 30% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Augusta, GA
Overall prices in Augusta, GA runs below the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Augusta, GA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,574 |
| Utilities | $292 |
| Groceries | $519 |
| Transportation | $695 |
| Healthcare | $339 |
| Other goods and services | $542 |
| Estimated total | $3,962/mo |
Population
201,504
Median household income
$53,134
Census median rent
$1,087/mo
Rent as % of income
33.7%
Median age
34.9
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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