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Rental Market Trends in Augusta, GA

What is the average rent in Augusta, GA?

$1,100/month

Average Rent

706 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Augusta, GA is $1,100 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Augusta more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Augusta, you can expect to pay about $963 per month for a studio, $1,100 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,236 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,596 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$963/month
410 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,100/month
706 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,236/month
1,037 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,596/month
1,316 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,055/month
1,738 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,276/month
917 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,617/month
1,433 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,309/month
2,176 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,183/month
936 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,572/month
1,174 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,784/month
1,577 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Augusta, GA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $5 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Augusta, GA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Augusta, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
6% Below $700/month
27% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Augusta?

Based on current rent prices, Richmond Hill, Forest Hills and Highland Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Augusta.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Richmond Hill
$826/month
750 Sq Ft
Forest Hills
$885/month
699 Sq Ft
Highland Park
$917/month
594 Sq Ft
Valley Park Estates
$922/month
600 Sq Ft
North Leg
$969/month
636 Sq Ft
Westside
$1,010/month
653 Sq Ft
Hunter's Run
$1,028/month
679 Sq Ft
Crestview
$1,065/month
678 Sq Ft
MillBrook Pointe
$1,072/month
718 Sq Ft
Lake Aumond
$1,074/month
716 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Augusta?

Based on current rent prices, Foxhall, Montclair and Kings Mill are the most expensive neighborhoods in Augusta.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Foxhall
$2,563/month
775 Sq Ft
Montclair
$1,871/month
744 Sq Ft
Kings Mill
$1,629/month
750 Sq Ft
West Augusta
$1,552/month
727 Sq Ft
Elderberry
$1,514/month
755 Sq Ft
Breckenridge
$1,514/month
755 Sq Ft
Bethlehem
$1,497/month
736 Sq Ft
Laney Walker
$1,497/month
736 Sq Ft
West End
$1,497/month
702 Sq Ft
Medical District
$1,426/month
690 Sq Ft

Which Augusta neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Augusta with the most apartments available are Belair, West Augusta and National Hills .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Belair
$1,208/month
686 Sq Ft
West Augusta
$1,552/month
727 Sq Ft
National Hills
$1,292/month
759 Sq Ft
Montclair
$1,871/month
744 Sq Ft
Lake Aumond
$1,074/month
716 Sq Ft
West End
$1,497/month
702 Sq Ft
Downtown Augusta
$1,319/month
698 Sq Ft
Augusta Historic Downtown District
$1,319/month
698 Sq Ft
Medical District
$1,426/month
690 Sq Ft
Richmond Hill
$826/month
750 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Augusta, GA?

Because the average rent in Augusta is $1,100, you’ll want to make about $3,666 per month or $43,992 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Augusta, GA is 12.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Augusta is 32.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $963 - $1,596. You can expect to pay 3.3% less for groceries, 4.4% more for utilities, and 7.2% less for transportation.

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Augusta, GA

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How does Augusta, GA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Augusta, GA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Richmond Hill

Augusta, GA

Foxhall

Augusta, GA

Studio
$796/month
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One Bedroom
$797/month
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Two Bedroom
$861/month
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Three Bedroom
$859/month
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Apartment communities in Augusta we think you'll love

The Row

The Row

1812 Slaton St,
Augusta, GA 30904

$1,500 - $2,875 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Pointe Grand Reservation Way

Pointe Grand Reservation Way

255 Reservation Way,
Augusta, GA 30909

$1,441 - $1,671

2 Beds

Terraces at Summerville

Terraces at Summerville

817-826 Hickman Rd,
Augusta, GA 30904

$899 - $1,559

1-2 Beds

Beacon Station

Beacon Station

1480 Wrightsboro Rd,
Augusta, GA 30901

$1,465 - $2,495

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Augusta, GA

ATC Development
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8 Communities in Augusta
Pegasus Residential
Pegasus Residential
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  • 47,775

    Units

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    Cities

6 Communities in Augusta
Greystar
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  • 959,885

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

5 Communities in Augusta
Capital Square
Capital Square
  • 52

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  • 12,215

    Units

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4 Communities in Augusta
InterMark Management Corporation
InterMark Management Corporation
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    Communities

  • 1,679

    Units

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    Cities

4 Communities in Augusta
Southwood Realty Company
Southwood Realty Company
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    Communities

  • 24,618

    Units

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3 Communities in Augusta
The Sterling Group, Inc.
The Sterling Group, Inc.
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    Communities

  • 9,134

    Units

  • 23

    Cities

3 Communities in Augusta
SDMC
SDMC
  • 13

    Communities

  • 1,293

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

3 Communities in Augusta

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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.

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

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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