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Average Rent in Albany, GA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Albany, GA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,048/mo
▲ +4.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$770/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
14
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Albany, GA
Compare average rent across Albany, GA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany 31701 | $1,083 | $770 | 2 | 11 |
| Albany 31707 | $918 | $875 | 1 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Albany, GA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Albany, GA is $1,048 per month across 3 apartment communities and 14 available units. Rents have increased $49 (4.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Flats at 249 starting at $770/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $883/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $893/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,246/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $940/mo.
Prices range from $770 to $1,350 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Albany, GA Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Albany, GA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Albany, GA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Flats at 249 | $770/mo | $853/mo | 5 | 3.6 |
| Sawyer Point Apartments | $875/mo | $918/mo | 3 | 4.8 |
| Marsh Landing | $1,050/mo | $1,275/mo | 6 | 3.8 |
Google Search Trends for Albany, GA Apartments
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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
$42,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,048/mo.
Comfortable income
$50,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($770/mo), you need to earn at least $31,000/year.
Cost of living in Albany, GA
We only have live rent data for Albany, GA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,048 |
| Estimated total | $1,048/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
Explore Albany, GA Apartments
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