What is the average apartment size in Downtown Savannah, Savannah, GA?

The average size for a Downtown Savannah, Savannah, GA apartment is 716 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.

What is the average rent in Downtown Savannah?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Savannah is $1,956 per month, a 3.88% decrease from last years average of $2,035.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Savannah?

The typical apartment in Downtown Savannah offers about 716 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Downtown Savannah, Savannah, GA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Savannah?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Savannah ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 39% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Savannah?

In Downtown Savannah, 64% of households rent while 36% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: June 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Savannah is $1,956, a 3.88% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,035.

One-bedroom apartments provide 664 square feet for $1,780, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,776 offer 1,022 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Savannah, Savannah, GA

Last updated: June 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,956	716 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,780	664 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,776	1,022 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Savannah, Savannah, GA rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Savannah, Savannah, GA have decreased by 3.88% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,035 to $1,956.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Savannah, Savannah, GA?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Savannah, Savannah, GA (39%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Savannah, Savannah, GA?

817 or 64% of the households in Downtown Savannah, Savannah, GA are renter-occupied while 453 or 36% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Savannah?

West Savannah $1,096/month

Paradise Park $1,267/month

Garden City $1,267/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,705/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Savannah?

Hitch Village - Fred Wessels Homes $2,579/month

Hutchinson Island $2,599/month

Yamacraw Village $2,737/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Savannah, GA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Yamacraw Village	$2,737
Hutchinson Island	$2,599
Hitch Village - Fred Wessels Homes	$2,579
Abercorn Heights - Lamara Heights - Ridgewood	$2,094
Downtown Savannah	$1,956
Metropolitan	$1,823
LePageville	$1,823
Chatham Parkway	$1,660
Teal Lake - Gateway Village - South Oaks - Canebreak	$1,626
Godley Station	$1,575
Victory Heights	$1,526
Oakdale	$1,520
Leeds Gate - Colonial Village - Hunters Chase	$1,499
Benjamin Van Clark Park	$1,485
Wilshire Estates - Savannah Mall	$1,460
White Bluff	$1,441
Garden City	$1,267
Paradise Park	$1,267
West Savannah	$1,096

Savannah | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Savannah is 7% lower than in Abercorn Heights - Lamara Heights - Ridgewood

$1,956

Downtown Savannah rent is the same as Savannah average

Average Rent $1,956

$2,094

Abercorn Heights - Lamara Heights - Ridgewood rent is 7% higher than Savannah average

Average Rent $2,094

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Savannah apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.