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Macon, GA Rental Market Trends
What is the average rent in Macon?
The average rent for an apartment in Macon is $974, a 12% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Macon, GA
Last updated June 2021
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $974 | 12% | 1,026 sq. ft. |
What is the average apartment size in Macon?
The average size for a Macon, GA apartment is 1,026 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.
Macon, GA Apartment Rent Ranges
Macon, GA Occupied Housing Units
24,674 or 39% of the households in Macon, GA are renter-occupied while 37,443 or 60% are owner-occupied.
Macon, GA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Mar / 2020 | Jul / 2020 | Nov / 2020 | Mar / 2021 | Jun / 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GA | $794 | $820 | $822 | $821 | $853 | $857 | $861 | $874 | $888 | $921 | $974 |
| National | $1,348 | $1,357 | $1,362 | $1,394 | $1,401 | $1,403 | $1,394 | $1,397 | $1,404 | $1,482 |
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Average Rent in Macon, GA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Macon-Bibb | $974 |
| Payne | $634 |
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Macon | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Macon-Bibb is 54% higher than in Payne
$974
Macon-Bibb rent is 1% higher than Macon average
| Average Rent | $974 |
|---|
$634
Payne rent is 35% lower than Macon average
| Average Rent | $634 |
|---|
How Macon Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $1,645 | 12% |
| Augusta | $998 | 13% |
| Marietta | $1,421 | 16% |
| Decatur | $1,300 | 10% |
| Sandy Springs | $1,602 | 15% |
| Lithonia | $1,286 | 14% |
| Macon | $974 | 12% |
| Jonesboro | $1,150 | 13% |
| McDonough | $1,519 | 23% |
| Stockbridge | $1,430 | 18% |
| Conyers | $1,344 | 24% |
Most Popular Apartments in Macon
The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Macon apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.