Last updated October 6, 2026

Average Rent in Valdosta 31602 & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Valdosta 31602, Valdosta, GA. Updated daily.

Area All Areas

Valdosta 31601 31602 31605

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Market Average

$1,189/mo

▼ 0.8% from last month

Lowest Available

$929/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

137

available now

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Valdosta 31602 vs Valdosta, GA Average

Valdosta 31602 is cheaper than the Valdosta, GA average by $42/mo (3%). The citywide average is $1,231/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Valdosta 31602?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Valdosta 31602 is $1,189 per month across 6 apartment communities and 137 available units. Rents have decreased $10 (0.8%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Prosper Azalea City starting at $929/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,024/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,131/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,470/mo.

Prices range from $929 to $2,075 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 56 units are currently listed.

Valdosta 31602 Rent Price History

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
July 2026	$1,162	-	7
August 2026	$1,190	+$28	6
September 2026	$1,226	+$36	6
October 2026	$1,240	+$14	6

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Valdosta 31602

1 Bed

$1,024

from $929 · 20 units

2 Bed

$1,131

from $949 · 87 units

3 Bed

$1,470

from $1,250 · 30 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Valdosta 31602

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Prosper Azalea City	$929/mo	$1,036/mo	78	4.2
Oak Terrace Apartments	$945/mo	$1,005/mo	2	4
The Retreat at Pineview	$1,000/mo	$1,198/mo	8	3.3
Amelia Apartments	$1,095/mo	$1,095/mo	3	4.5
Evergreen at Five Points	$1,299/mo	$1,539/mo	14	3.3
The Grand at Lake Sheri	$1,327/mo	$1,428/mo	32	4

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Valdosta 31602

What is the average rent in Valdosta 31602?

The average rent in Valdosta 31602 is $1,189 per month as of October 2026, based on 137 units across 6 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Valdosta 31602?

Rent in Valdosta 31602 has decreased $10 (0.8%) over the past month. The current average is $1,189/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Valdosta 31602?

The most affordable apartment in Valdosta 31602 is Prosper Azalea City with units starting at $929/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Valdosta 31602?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Valdosta 31602 averages $1,024/mo, with prices starting at $929/mo across 20 available units.

How many apartments are available in Valdosta 31602?

There are 137 units available across 6 apartment communities in Valdosta 31602.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Valdosta 31602?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$48,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,189/mo.

Comfortable income

$57,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($929/mo), you need to earn at least $37,000/year.

Median household income in Valdosta 31602 is $45,849 , about 20% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Valdosta 31602

Overall prices in Valdosta 31602 runs below the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 86.8, 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 Valdosta 31602's regional price parities.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$1,189	daily refresh
Utilities	$223	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$520	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$531	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$259	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$415	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$3,137/mo	$37,649/year

Population

55,222

Median household income

$45,849

Census median rent

$1,000/mo

Census rent burden

32.3%

Median age

28.9

Mean commute

17 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.

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