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Average Rent in Augusta, GA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 12 apartment communities in Augusta, GA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,485/mo
▼ 6.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$899/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
12
tracked daily
Units Listed
161
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →16 cuts and 21 increases among 78 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
- Pointe Grand Reservation Way Apartments
↓ $102/mo
Cut of 6.8% · Unit 1201
- Pointe Grand Augusta
↓ $40/mo
Cut of 2.7% · Unit 4212
- Argento at Riverwatch Apartments
↑ $12/mo
Increase of 0.7% · Unit 4302
Rent by Neighborhood in Augusta, GA
Compare average rent across Augusta, GA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood | $1,477 | ▼ $33 | $887 | 8 | 207 |
| Augusta 30907 | $1,431 | $0 | $1,267 | 1 | 4 |
| Industrial | $1,272 | ▲ $44 | $880 | 4 | 31 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Augusta, GA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Augusta, GA is $1,485 per month across 12 apartment communities and 161 available units. Rents have decreased $105 (6.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Walton Green & The Legacy at Walton Green (55+) starting at $899/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,485/mo.
Prices range from $899 to $2,243 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 69 units are currently listed.
Augusta, GA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,332 | - | 6 |
| June 2026 | $1,379 | +$47 | 20 |
| July 2026 | $1,422 | +$43 | 21 |
| August 2026 | $1,480 | +$58 | 19 |
| September 2026 | $1,486 | +$6 | 18 |
| October 2026 | $1,493 | +$7 | 18 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
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+) | $899/mo | $1,026/mo | 14 | 4.4 |
| Walton Oaks & The Legacy at Walton Oaks (55+) | $899/mo | $899/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Pinewood at National Hills Apartments | $1,138/mo | $1,169/mo | 7 | 4.2 |
| Sanctuary Apartments | $1,181/mo | $1,306/mo | 15 | 4.6 |
| Grand Oaks at Crane Creek Apartments | $1,267/mo | $1,433/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| The Turn | $1,290/mo | $1,363/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
| MacArthur Park Apartments | $1,329/mo | $1,342/mo | 6 | 4.4 |
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
$59,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,485/mo.
Comfortable income
$71,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($899/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Augusta, GA is $53,134 , about 25% 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) | $1,485 |
| Utilities | $292 |
| Groceries | $519 |
| Transportation | $695 |
| Healthcare | $339 |
| Other goods and services | $542 |
| Estimated total | $3,873/mo |
Population
201,504
Median household income
$53,134
Census median rent
$1,087/mo
Census rent burden
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.
Google Search Trends for Augusta, GA Apartments
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