Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Georgia
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Georgia is Albany, where the median 1-bedroom asks $650/month, 58% below the statewide median of about $1,550. The most expensive is Sandy Springs at $1,600/month.
Across the 18 Georgia cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $650 in Albany to $1,600 in Sandy Springs, 2.5 times as much. 15 of 18 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $1,550. The largest rental market, Atlanta (7,717 listings), has a median of $1,550, in line with the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Georgia
Most expensive cities to rent in Georgia
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Springs | $1,600 | $1,900 | 276 | +3% |
| 2 | Savannah | $1,555 | $1,650 | 2,059 | 0% |
| 3 | Atlanta | $1,550 | $1,895 | 7,717 | 0% |
| 4 | Gainesville | $1,325 | $1,638 | 478 | -15% |
| 5 | Lawrenceville | $1,299 | $1,650 | 1,126 | -16% |
| 6 | Marietta | $1,270 | $1,695 | 1,142 | -18% |
| 7 | Decatur | $1,250 | $1,585 | 892 | -19% |
| 8 | Athens | $1,150 | $1,325 | 864 | -26% |
| 9 | Austell | $1,095 | $1,575 | 233 | -29% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Georgia?
- As of October 17, 2026, Albany has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Georgia cities we rank, at $650/month. Next are Valdosta ($725) and Columbus ($750).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Georgia?
- As of October 17, 2026, Sandy Springs has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Georgia cities we rank, at $1,600/month, 3% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Georgia?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $1,550/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate