Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,556
Population
154,258
Renter Mix
57% Rent
The oldest city in Georgia, Savannah is located just across the Savannah River from South Carolina. Canopies of Live Oak trees draped in Spanish moss and restored historic buildings line cobblestone streets throughout Savannah. Built over Indian burial grounds and old cemeteries, Savannah has a haunted reputation consequently leading to frequent ghost tours.
Boasting a pedestrian-friendly layout, Savannah is a highly walkable city. There are plenty of things to do in Savannah, all within walking distance. Should you choose to rent in Savannah, you will have the chance to attend the world’s second largest Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, see the ornate Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, shop the boutiques and national retailers along Broughton Street, marvel at the many art galleries run by Savannah College of Art and Design graduates, unwind at Forsyth Park, enjoy the Savannah Film Festival, and take a 30-minute drive to Tybee Island for easy beach access.
Convenient to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport as well as Interstates 16, 516, and 95, getting around from Savannah is a breeze.
Canopy of trees at Wormsloe Historic Site
Savannah's iconic live oak trees accentuate the squares
Historic River Street
Visit the nearby Tybee Island Lighthouse
Ferry on the river
The City Exchange Bell is the oldest in Georgia, built in 1802
Median Household Income
$54,429
Average: $73,711
Education
45,805
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
76,757
Workers Employed
Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
16%
Housing Distribution
Savannah has more renters than homeowners.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Savannah, GA is $1,687 for a studio, $1,556 for one bedroom, $1,686 for two bedrooms, and $1,968 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Savannah has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.
The cost of living in Savannah, GA is 9.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Savannah is 26.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,553 - $1,965. You can expect to pay 1.6% more for groceries, 1.7% more for utilities, and 0.4% less for transportation.
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Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Savannah, GA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
Limited Public Transit
Transit
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
Esther F. Garrison School Of Visual And Performing
Public
Grades PK-8
776 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
507 Students
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
423 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
568 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
566 Students
Esther F. Garrison School Of Visual And Performing
Public
Grades PK-8
776 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
507 Students
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
423 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
505 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
432 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
789 Students
Savannah Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
117 Students
Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School
Public
Grades 9-12
81 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
711 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,254 Students
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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.
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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 June 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.
