Average Rent in Macon GA
5 apartment buildings, 40 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,140/mo
Cheapest
$830/mo
Properties
5
Units
40
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Macon GA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Macon GA Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Overlook Gardens Apartments
1400 Gray Hwy, Macon, GA 31211, USA
The Landings at North Ingle
3300 N Ingle Pl, Macon, GA 31210, USA
Rivoli Run Apartment Homes
200 Charter Ln, Macon, GA 31210, USA
The Preserve at Forest Hill Apartments
461 Forest Hill Rd, Macon, GA 31210, USA
The Lamar Lofts
562 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overlook Gardens Apartments 1400 Gray Hwy, Macon, GA 31211, USA | $830 | $968 | -- | 4 | 4 |
| 2 | The Landings at North Ingle 3300 N Ingle Pl, Macon, GA 31210, USA | $910 | $1,054 | $2.28 | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | Rivoli Run Apartment Homes 200 Charter Ln, Macon, GA 31210, USA | $970 | $1,098 | -- | 3.4 | 8 |
| 4 | The Preserve at Forest Hill Apartments 461 Forest Hill Rd, Macon, GA 31210, USA | $999 | $1,168 | $1.00 | 3.5 | 21 |
| 5 | The Lamar Lofts 562 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201, USA | $1,299 | $1,399 | $2.71 | 3.6 | 3 |
Explore Each Property
Overlook Gardens Apartments
41400 Gray Hwy, Macon, GA 31211, USA
The Landings at North Ingle
43300 N Ingle Pl, Macon, GA 31210, USA
Rivoli Run Apartment Homes
3.4200 Charter Ln, Macon, GA 31210, USA
The Preserve at Forest Hill Apartments
3.5461 Forest Hill Rd, Macon, GA 31210, USA
The Lamar Lofts
3.6562 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201, USA
Macon GA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Macon GA is $1,140 per month, based on 40 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $830 at Overlook Gardens Apartments to $1,299 at The Lamar Lofts.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,060/mo | $1,060/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,071/mo | $830/mo | 10 |
| 2 Bed | $1,123/mo | $975/mo | 25 |
| 3 Bed | $1,433/mo | $1,310/mo | 4 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Macon GA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Macon GA averages $1,071/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,123/mo. At the local median household income of $50,747, that works out to 27% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Macon GA at $1,026/mo. The current tracked market average runs 11% 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 Macon GA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Macon 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
$46,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,140/mo.
Comfortable income
$55,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($830/mo), you need to earn at least $33,000/year.
Median household income in Macon GA is $50,747 , about 7% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Macon GA
Overall prices in Macon GA runs below the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 90.2, 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 Macon GA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,140 |
| Utilities | $275 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $656 |
| Healthcare | $320 |
| Other goods and services | $512 |
| Estimated total | $3,424/mo |
Population
156,543
Median household income
$50,747
Census median rent
$1,026/mo
Rent as % of income
34.7%
Median age
36.6
Mean commute
22 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 Macon GA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Macon GA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $2,323 | +104% | 57 |
| Savannah, GA | $1,913 | +68% | 13 |
| Athens, GA | $1,761 | +54% | 10 |
| Augusta, GA | $1,449 | +27% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Macon GA?
The average rent in Macon GA is $1,140 per month, based on 40 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Macon GA?
The lowest available rent in Macon GA starts at $830 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Macon GA?
1-bedroom apartments in Macon GA average $1,071/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $830/mo across 10 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Macon GA?
2-bedroom apartments in Macon GA average $1,123/mo. Units start from $975/mo across 25 units currently listed.
Rent Trends in Macon GA
Track how apartment prices are changing over time.
Missing your neighborhood?
Tell us where you're looking. We'll start tracking prices within 24 hours.
Get Started