Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

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Georgia Southern University - Statesboro, GA Area Guide

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Georgia Southern University is the largest and most comprehensive higher-education center in Southeast Georgia, offering more than 100 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern boasts an engaging culture that bridges theory and practice, extending the learning environment beyond the classroom in promotion of student growth. The Georgia Southern Eagles sports teams participate in the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Conference, drawing support from a community of students and residents alike. Located in a vibrant college town, GSU is surrounded by plenty of rental options. To narrow your search, consider looking for apartments near the buildings you’ll be frequenting. The Nursing and Chemistry Building sits on the southwestern side of campus whereas the Math and Physics Building occupies the northeastern side of campus. Georgia Southern’s naturally beautiful campus is home to the Garden of the Coastal Plain, Center for Wildlife Education, Performing Arts Center, and its very own planetarium. Savannah and the Atlantic Coast are just an hour away, perfect for day trips and weekend getaways.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Statesboro, GA is $812 for a studio, $1,018 for one bedroom, $1,387 for two bedrooms, and $1,655 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Statesboro has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 181 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $812/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 617 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,018/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 948 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,387/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,211 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,655/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

30 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

New Nevils Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

481 Students

Bryant Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

748 Students

Mattie Lively Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

585 Students

Statesboro STEAM Academy

Public

Grades K-12

191 Students

Mill Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

579 Students

Statesboro STEAM Academy

Public

Grades K-12

191 Students

Langston Chapel Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

761 Students

William James Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

577 Students

Statesboro STEAM Academy

Public

Grades K-12

191 Students

Statesboro High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

1,760 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Georgia Southern University Museum
  • Georgia Southern Botanical Garden
  • Georgia Southern Planetarium
  • Lamar Ball Raptor Center

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† 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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.