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Americus, GA Area Guide

Enjoy historic architecture and cultural offerings in this small town

Suburban Rural College Town Historic Quaint Affordable Convenient Welcoming Agricultural

Located in southwestern Georgia, Americus is steeped in historical and cultural offerings. Antebellum and Victorian architecture are abundant in Americus. Downtown Americus retains most of its original structures that now contain modern conveniences like boutique shops, coffeehouses, and independent restaurants, providing everything from five-star cuisine to down-home Southern fare.

Americus residents have the option to catch a performance at the Rylander Theatre, play sports at local parks, and visit any of the ornate churches in town. Home to Georgia Southwestern University and South Georgia Technical College, Americus emphasizes the value of education. Americus is also home to a thriving agricultural scene, producing plenty of cotton, peanuts, and vegetables. Convenient access to U.S. Routes 19 and 280 makes getting around from Americus simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Americus, GA is $561 for a studio, $764 for one bedroom, $838 for two bedrooms, and $976 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Americus has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$764/month
649 Sq Ft
House
$1,210/month
476 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Americus, GA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

37 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

33 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sumter County Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Furlow Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.