Average Rent in Augusta, GA
22 apartment buildings, 201 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,532/mo
market average
Cheapest
$799/mo
Walton Green & The Legacy at Walton Green (55+)
Properties
22
tracked daily
Units
201
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 22 properties in Augusta, GA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Augusta, GA Rent Prices
All 22 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Walton Green & The Legacy at Walton Green (55+)
1550 15th St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA
Sanctuary Apartments
5000 Sanctuary Dr, Augusta, GA 30909, USA
The Palms at Augusta
1750 Essie McIntyre Blvd, Augusta, GA 30904, USA
Walton Oaks & The Legacy at Walton Oaks (55+)
602 Fairhope St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA
MacArthur Park Apartments
101 Little Rock Dr, Augusta, GA 30909, USA
The Downtowner
505 13th St Apt C1, Augusta, GA 30901, USA
Pinewood at National Hills Apartments
1075 Bertram Rd, Augusta, GA 30909, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walton Green & The Legacy at Walton Green (55+) 1550 15th St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA | $799 | $840 | $0.95 | 4.4 (80) | 2 |
| 2 | Sanctuary Apartments 5000 Sanctuary Dr, Augusta, GA 30909, USA | $829 | $1,189 | $1.33 | 4.6 (140) | 17 |
| 3 | The Palms at Augusta 1750 Essie McIntyre Blvd, Augusta, GA 30904, USA | $840 | $840 | $1.00 | 4.4 (89) | 1 |
| 4 | Walton Oaks & The Legacy at Walton Oaks (55+) 602 Fairhope St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA | $850 | $969 | $0.91 | 4 (183) | 3 |
| 5 | MacArthur Park Apartments 101 Little Rock Dr, Augusta, GA 30909, USA | $926 | $1,263 | $1.53 | 4.4 (97) | 15 |
| 6 | The Downtowner 505 13th St Apt C1, Augusta, GA 30901, USA | $1,000 | $1,115 | $1.17 | 3.9 (105) | 3 |
| 7 | Pinewood at National Hills Apartments 1075 Bertram Rd, Augusta, GA 30909, USA | $1,024 | $1,181 | $1.18 | 4.2 (137) | 10 |
Explore Each Property
Walton Green & The Legacy at Walton Green (55+)
4.4 (80)1550 15th St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA
Sanctuary Apartments
4.6 (140)5000 Sanctuary Dr, Augusta, GA 30909, USA
The Palms at Augusta
4.4 (89)1750 Essie McIntyre Blvd, Augusta, GA 30904, USA
Walton Oaks & The Legacy at Walton Oaks (55+)
4 (183)602 Fairhope St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA
MacArthur Park Apartments
4.4 (97)101 Little Rock Dr, Augusta, GA 30909, USA
The Downtowner
3.9 (105)505 13th St Apt C1, Augusta, GA 30901, USA
Augusta, GA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Augusta, GA is $1,532 per month, based on 201 units across 22 apartment communities. Prices range from $799 at Walton Green & The Legacy at Walton Green (55+) to $1,545 at Argento at Riverwatch Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,122/mo | $926/mo | 8 |
| 1 Bed | $1,437/mo | $829/mo | 90 |
| 2 Bed | $1,572/mo | $799/mo | 83 |
| 3 Bed | $1,961/mo | $1,161/mo | 20 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Augusta, GA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Augusta, GA averages $1,437/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,572/mo. At the local median household income of $53,134, that works out to 35% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Augusta, GA at $1,087/mo. The current tracked market average runs 41% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Augusta, GA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Augusta, GA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$61,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,532/mo.
Comfortable income
$74,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($799/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Augusta, GA is $53,134 , about 28% 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) | $1,532 |
| Utilities | $292 |
| Groceries | $519 |
| Transportation | $695 |
| Healthcare | $339 |
| Other goods and services | $542 |
| Estimated total | $3,920/mo |
Population
201,504
Median household income
$53,134
Census median rent
$1,087/mo
Rent as % of income
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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Georgia
How Augusta, GA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Augusta, GA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $2,142 | +40% | 113 |
| Athens, GA | $1,608 | +5% | 17 |
| Albany, GA | $903 | -41% | 15 |
| Alpharetta, GA | $1,779 | +16% | 14 |
| Marietta, GA | $1,757 | +15% | 12 |
| Sandy Springs, GA | $1,967 | +28% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Augusta, GA?
The average rent in Augusta, GA is $1,532 per month, based on 201 units across 22 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Augusta, GA?
The lowest available rent in Augusta, GA starts at $799 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Augusta, GA?
1-bedroom apartments in Augusta, GA average $1,437/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $829/mo across 90 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Augusta, GA?
2-bedroom apartments in Augusta, GA average $1,572/mo. Units start from $799/mo across 83 units currently listed.
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