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Cordele, GA

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Savor fresh produce and small-town charm in South Georgia

Suburban Rural Agricultural Historic Affordable Quaint Charming Accessible

The self-proclaimed Watermelon Capital of the World, Cordele is a predominantly agricultural community in South Georgia known for its production of watermelons, cotton, peanuts, and pecans. Cordele consequently hosts a vibrant State Farmer’s Market and a popular annual Watermelon Festival, drawing plenty of visitors on a regular basis.

Cordele is full of small-town charm, with a quaint downtown area brimming with many original, historic buildings. Outdoor recreation abounds at local parks in town as well as the nearby Georgia Veterans State Park, where visitors can enjoy a museum, golf course, and numerous lakeside activities. Getting around from Cordele is easy with access to I-75, U.S. 41, and U.S. 280.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Cordele, GA is $590 for a studio, $787 for one bedroom, $878 for two bedrooms, and $894 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cordele has increased by 5.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$787/month
677 Sq Ft
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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Crisp County Elementary School

Public

Grades 4-5

480 Students

4
out of 10

Crisp County Primary School

Public

Grades K-3

996 Students

1
out of 10

Crisp County Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

796 Students

4
out of 10

Crisp County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,093 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • SAM Shortline Excursion Train
  • Georgia Veterans State Park

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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 2025.