Augusta, GA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Augusta is $941, a 7% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Augusta, GA
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $941 | 7% | 927 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Augusta, GA apartment is 927 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
Augusta, GA Apartment Rent Ranges
- < $5001%
- $501-$70015%
- $701-$1,00055%
- $1,001-$1,50026%
- $1,501-$2,0003%
Augusta, GA Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households38%
- Owner-occupied Households61%
28,033 or 38% of the households in Augusta, GA are renter-occupied while 43,987 or 61% are owner-occupied.
Augusta, GA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Mar / 2020 | Jul / 2020 | Nov / 2020 | Jan / 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, GA | $775 | $786 | $801 | $798 | $810 | $832 | $855 | $886 | $889 | $942 | $941 |
| National | $1,309 | $1,311 | $1,342 | $1,351 | $1,356 | $1,388 | $1,395 | $1,397 | $1,389 | $1,392 | $1,392 |
Average Rent in Augusta, GA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Bethlehem | $1,122 |
| Downtown Augusta | $1,122 |
| East Augusta | $1,122 |
| Goodale Landing | $1,122 |
| Laney Walker | $1,122 |
| May Park | $1,122 |
| Old Town Augusta | $1,122 |
| Martinez | $1,041 |
| Montclair | $1,041 |
| West Side Augusta | $1,041 |
| Aylesbury Commons | $961 |
| Belair | $961 |
| Breckenridge | $961 |
| Forest Estates | $961 |
| Forest Hills | $961 |
| Hillcreek | $961 |
| Lake Aumond | $961 |
| North Leg | $961 |
| Rockbrook | $961 |
| Tanglewood | $961 |
| Valley Park Estates | $961 |
| Waverly | $961 |
| West Augusta | $961 |
| Wheeler Lake | $961 |
| Willhaven Estates | $961 |
| Woodbluff | $961 |
| Highland Park | $936 |
| Lakemont | $936 |
| National Hills | $936 |
| Sand Hills | $936 |
| Barton Chapel | $926 |
| Wheeless | $907 |
| South Turpin Hill | $861 |
| Turpin Hill | $861 |
| Uptown Augusta | $861 |
| West End Augusta | $861 |
| Industrial District | $838 |
| Old Savannah | $838 |
| Apple Valley | $750 |
| Bennock Mill | $750 |
| Breeze Hill | $750 |
| Cross Creek | $750 |
| Fleming Heights | $750 |
| Glenn Hills | $750 |
| Goshen | $750 |
| Meadowbrook | $750 |
| North View | $750 |
| Pepperidge | $750 |
| Richmond Factory | $750 |
| Richmond Hill | $750 |
| Sanderling | $750 |
| Southside Augusta | $750 |
| Kissingbower | $739 |
| Albion Acres | $719 |
| Greggs Mill | $719 |
| Harrisburg | $719 |
| Midtown Augusta | $719 |
| Pendelton King | $719 |
| Summerville | $719 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Augusta are Albion Acres, where the average rent goes for $719/month, Greggs Mill, where renters pay $719/mo on average, and Harrisburg, where the average rent goes for $719/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Midtown Augusta ($719), Pendelton King ($719), and Summerville ($719), where the asking prices are below the average Augusta rent of $941/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Augusta are Laney Walker ($1,122), May Park ($1,122) and Old Town Augusta ($1,122).
The most popular neighborhood in Augusta is Belair, where there are 21 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $961. Next up is Martinez, where apartments go for $1,041/month, followed by National Hills with $936 If you’re looking to rent in Augusta’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Aylesbury Commons, where renters pay $961 on average, and West Side Augusta, where the average monthly rent is $1,041.
Augusta | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Albion Acres is 4% lower than in Apple Valley
Albion Acres rent is 24% lower than Augusta average
| Average Rent | $719 |
|---|
Apple Valley rent is 20% lower than Augusta average
| Average Rent | $750 |
|---|
How Augusta Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $1,519 | 2% |
| Augusta | $941 | 7% |
| Lawrenceville | $1,281 | 3% |
| Marietta | $1,270 | 3% |
| Decatur | $1,218 | 9% |
| McDonough | $1,329 | 11% |
| Grovetown | $1,086 | 5% |
| Martinez | $1,041 | 10% |
| Evans | $1,185 | 1% |
| Aiken | $919 | 4% |
| North Augusta | $767 | -2% |
For more information about the Augusta rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
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