The Mason
101 Pine Forest Rd,
Augusta, GA 30909
1-3 Beds | $1,255 - $1,795
Rental Market Trends in Augusta, GA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Augusta, GA is $1,137/month.
Rent in Augusta is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,137/month
Average Rent
704 Sq Ft
Average Size
+3%
Change / Year
2,281
Available Apartments
Augusta rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Augusta average $945 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Augusta average $1,137 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Augusta average $1,256 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Augusta average $1,620 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Augusta, GA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $34 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Augusta, GA
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
6%
Below $700/month
29%
$700 - $1,000/month
48%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
3%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Augusta?
Based on current rent prices, Richmond Hill, Forest Hills and North Leg are the most affordable neighborhoods in Augusta.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Augusta?
Based on current rent prices, West End, Montclair and Medical District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Augusta.
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Which Augusta neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Augusta with the most apartments available are Belair, West Augusta and National Hills .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Augusta, GA?
Because the average rent in Augusta is $1,137, you’ll want to make about $3,790 per month or $45,480 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 12.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Augusta is 32.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $945 - $1,620. You can expect to pay 3.6% less for groceries, 4.1% more for utilities, and 7.9% less for transportation.
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.
View the Augusta Area GuideStudio
$680/month
$1,195/month
One Bedroom
$863/month
$1,513/month
Two Bedroom
$891/month
$1,598/month
Three Bedroom
$999/month
$2,571/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Hephzibah
Avg Rent: $899/month
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Grovetown
Avg Rent: $1,218/month
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Martinez
Avg Rent: $1,295/month
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Evans
Avg Rent: $1,453/month
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North Augusta
Avg Rent: $1,375/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Augusta?
The average rent in Augusta is $1,137 per month, which is 31.7% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Augusta?
The average rent for a house in Augusta, GA is $1,630 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Augusta?
The average rent for a townhome in Augusta, GA is $1,334 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Augusta?
The average rent for a condo in Augusta, GA is $1,043 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Augusta?
Rents in Augusta, GA are increasing, with prices up 3.0% year-over-year and $34 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Augusta?
In Augusta, GA, 48% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.