Average Rent in Augusta, GA
8 apartment buildings, 52 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,574/mo
Cheapest
$857/mo
Properties
8
Units
52
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Augusta, GA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Augusta, GA Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Walton Green & The Legacy at Walton Green (55+)
1550 15th St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA
Walton Oaks & The Legacy at Walton Oaks (55+)
602 Fairhope St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA
Sibley-Hull House
451 Greene St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA
Millhouse Station
636 11th St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA
The Highland
1000 Fairhaven Dr, Augusta, GA 30909, USA
Argento at Riverwatch Apartments
420 Topgolf Wy, Augusta, GA 30909, USA
The Lofts at King Mill
1701 Goodrich St, Augusta, GA 30904, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walton Green & The Legacy at Walton Green (55+) 1550 15th St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA | $857 | $942 | $1.07 | 4.4 (80) | 2 |
| 2 | Walton Oaks & The Legacy at Walton Oaks (55+) 602 Fairhope St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA | $895 | $1,024 | $0.96 | 4 (183) | 3 |
| 3 | Sibley-Hull House 451 Greene St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA | $995 | $995 | $1.38 | 4 (2) | 1 |
| 4 | Millhouse Station 636 11th St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA | $1,323 | $1,496 | $1.89 | 4.7 (13) | 8 |
| 5 | The Highland 1000 Fairhaven Dr, Augusta, GA 30909, USA | $1,495 | $1,618 | $1.77 | 4.1 (96) | 25 |
| 6 | Argento at Riverwatch Apartments 420 Topgolf Wy, Augusta, GA 30909, USA | $1,500 | $1,693 | $1.85 | 4.4 (172) | 11 |
| 7 | The Lofts at King Mill 1701 Goodrich St, Augusta, GA 30904, USA | $2,310 | $2,435 | $2.08 | 4.9 (65) | 2 |
Explore Each Property
Walton Green & The Legacy at Walton Green (55+)
4.4 (80)1550 15th St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA
Walton Oaks & The Legacy at Walton Oaks (55+)
4 (183)602 Fairhope St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA
Sibley-Hull House
4 (2)451 Greene St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA
Millhouse Station
4.7 (13)636 11th St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA
The Highland
4.1 (96)1000 Fairhaven Dr, Augusta, GA 30909, USA
Argento at Riverwatch Apartments
4.4 (172)420 Topgolf Wy, Augusta, GA 30909, USA
Augusta, GA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Augusta, GA is $1,574 per month, based on 52 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $857 at Walton Green & The Legacy at Walton Green (55+) to $2,310 at The Lofts at King Mill.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,478/mo | $857/mo | 31 |
| 2 Bed | $1,744/mo | $1,017/mo | 20 |
| 3 Bed | $1,161/mo | $1,161/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Augusta, GA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Augusta, GA averages $1,478/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,744/mo. At the local median household income of $53,134, that works out to 36% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Augusta, GA at $1,087/mo. The current tracked market average runs 45% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Augusta, GA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Augusta, GA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$63,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,574/mo.
Comfortable income
$76,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($857/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Augusta, GA is $53,134 , about 30% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Augusta, GA
Overall prices in Augusta, GA runs below the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Augusta, GA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,574 |
| Utilities | $292 |
| Groceries | $519 |
| Transportation | $695 |
| Healthcare | $339 |
| Other goods and services | $542 |
| Estimated total | $3,962/mo |
Population
201,504
Median household income
$53,134
Census median rent
$1,087/mo
Rent as % of income
33.7%
Median age
34.9
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Georgia
How Augusta, GA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Augusta, GA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $2,300 | +46% | 60 |
| Marietta, GA | $1,544 | -2% | 15 |
| Sandy Springs, GA | $1,906 | +21% | 14 |
| Savannah, GA | $1,937 | +23% | 13 |
| Roswell, GA | $2,012 | +28% | 10 |
| Johns Creek, GA | $1,917 | +22% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Augusta, GA?
The average rent in Augusta, GA is $1,574 per month, based on 52 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Augusta, GA?
The lowest available rent in Augusta, GA starts at $857 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Augusta, GA?
1-bedroom apartments in Augusta, GA average $1,478/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $857/mo across 31 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Augusta, GA?
2-bedroom apartments in Augusta, GA average $1,744/mo. Units start from $1,017/mo across 20 units currently listed.
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