Blanton Commons Apartments
1505 Lankford Dr,
Valdosta, GA 31601
2-3 Beds | $1,137 - $1,320
Rental Market Trends in Valdosta, GA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Valdosta, GA is $1,004/month.
Rent in Valdosta is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,004/month
Average Rent
727 Sq Ft
Average Size
-0.5%
Change / Year
546
Available Apartments
Valdosta rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Valdosta average $664 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Valdosta average $1,004 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Valdosta average $1,164 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Valdosta average $1,425 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Valdosta, GA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $5 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Valdosta, GA
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
15%
Below $700/month
34%
$700 - $1,000/month
39%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
11%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Valdosta, GA?
Because the average rent in Valdosta is $1,004, you’ll want to make about $3,346 per month or $40,152 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 Valdosta, GA is 9.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Valdosta is 22.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $664 - $1,425. You can expect to pay 5.2% less for groceries, 1.4% more for utilities, and 2.1% less for transportation.
How does Valdosta, GA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Valdosta, 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Valdosta?
The average rent in Valdosta is $1,004 per month, which is 39.7% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Valdosta?
The average rent for a house in Valdosta, GA is $1,470 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Valdosta?
Rents in Valdosta, GA are decreasing, with prices down 0.5% year-over-year and $5 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Valdosta?
In Valdosta, GA, 39% 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.