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Winder, GA Area Guide

A timeless community offering small-town coziness and easy access to the city

Suburb Small Town Historic Nature Outdoors Lake

Winder is a small city in north central Georgia, located about 25 miles west of Athens and fifty miles east of Atlanta. The city features a thriving commercial district at the center of town, with cozy cafes, specialty shops, and other locally owned businesses operating out of the countless historic buildings in the area. Fort Yargo State Park occupies a large chunk of the city’s south side, with its trails and lake serving as popular destinations for locals when the weather is nice.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Winder, GA is $1,139 for one bedroom, $1,750 for two bedrooms, and $1,813 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Winder has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,139/month
700 Sq Ft
House
$2,089/month
1,739 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,156/month
1,722 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

31 / 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

Kennedy Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Holsenbeck Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

County Line Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Yargo Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Westside Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Haymon-Morris Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Russell Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Apalachee High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Winder-Barrow High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fort Yargo State Park
  • Little Mulberry Park
  • Harbins Park
  • Dacula Park

Military Bases

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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.