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Rental Market Trends in Macon-Bibb, GA

What is the average rent in Macon-Bibb, GA?

$1,006/month

Average Rent

775 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Macon-Bibb, GA is $1,006 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in Macon-Bibb more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Macon-Bibb, you can expect to pay about $1,066 per month for a studio, $1,006 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,138 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,271 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,066/month
480 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,006/month
775 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,138/month
1,108 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,271/month
1,258 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$795/month
628 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,000/month
965 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,361/month
1,266 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,249/month
1,872 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$967/month
1,068 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$935/month
560 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,956/month
905 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,714/month
1,595 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Macon-Bibb, GA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.7%, which averages out to $16 less 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 Macon-Bibb, GA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Macon-Bibb, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
11% Below $700/month
41% $700 - $1,000/month
43% $1,001 - $1,500/month
6% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Macon-Bibb?

Based on current rent prices, North Highlands, Shirley Hills and West Oak are the most affordable neighborhoods in Macon-Bibb.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Highlands
$647/month
738 Sq Ft
Shirley Hills
$647/month
738 Sq Ft
West Oak
$775/month
752 Sq Ft
Grove
$946/month
706 Sq Ft
Downtown Macon
$1,161/month
748 Sq Ft
The Preserve at Thomaston Overlook
$1,179/month
860 Sq Ft
Brookefield
$1,218/month
891 Sq Ft
Stone Edge
$1,473/month
858 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Macon-Bibb?

Based on current rent prices, Stone Edge, Brookefield and The Preserve at Thomaston Overlook are the most expensive neighborhoods in Macon-Bibb.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stone Edge
$1,473/month
858 Sq Ft
Brookefield
$1,218/month
891 Sq Ft
The Preserve at Thomaston Overlook
$1,179/month
860 Sq Ft
Downtown Macon
$1,161/month
748 Sq Ft
Grove
$946/month
706 Sq Ft
West Oak
$775/month
752 Sq Ft
North Highlands
$647/month
738 Sq Ft
Shirley Hills
$647/month
738 Sq Ft

Which Macon-Bibb neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Macon-Bibb with the most apartments available are Downtown Macon, Stone Edge and Brookefield .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Macon
$1,161/month
748 Sq Ft
Stone Edge
$1,473/month
858 Sq Ft
Brookefield
$1,218/month
891 Sq Ft
Grove
$946/month
706 Sq Ft
West Oak
$775/month
752 Sq Ft
North Highlands
$647/month
738 Sq Ft
Shirley Hills
$647/month
738 Sq Ft
The Preserve at Thomaston Overlook
$1,179/month
860 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Macon-Bibb, GA?

Because the average rent in Macon-Bibb is $1,006, you’ll want to make about $3,353 per month or $40,236 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 Macon-Bibb, GA is 4.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Macon-Bibb is 26.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,006 - $1,271. You can expect to pay 2.4% less for groceries, 0.7% more for utilities, and 5.3% less for transportation.

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Macon-Bibb, GA

1,451 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Macon-Bibb, GA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

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301 Barrington Hall Dr,
Macon, GA 31220

$955 - $1,440

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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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