Average Rent in Baldwin County, GA↑ Rents rising 4.6% YoY
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 43,669
Market Overview
Baldwin County, GA has rental prices ranging from $748/month to $1,540/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $861/month — 38% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $55,413/year, spending $861/month on a 1-bedroom represents 19% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Baldwin County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $984/month, Baldwin County ranks #32 most expensive of the 114 cities tracked in Georgia — pricier than 62% of all US cities in our data.
The Baldwin County Rental Market
The Baldwin County, GA area has a population of about 43,669 and 36% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Baldwin County, GA have risen by $43/month (4.6%) over the past year, from $941 to $984. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Baldwin County, GA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $34,440. The local median household income of $55,413 exceeds that threshold by $20,973, making Baldwin County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Baldwin County, GA has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, 0.2 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Baldwin County, GA Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in GAlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $1,591 | $1,653 | $1,830 | $2,205 | — |
| Augusta | $868 | $1,039 | $1,175 | $1,545 | — |
| Chattanooga | $1,231 | $1,284 | $1,426 | $1,796 | — |
| Savannah | $1,324 | $1,431 | $1,584 | $2,131 | — |
| Talbot County | $723 | $767 | $905 | $1,268 | — |
| Stewart County | $770 | $817 | $964 | $1,161 | — |
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