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Average Rent in Brunswick, GA Rents rising 11.2% YoY🔺 8th priciest in GA

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 114,345

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Market Overview

Brunswick, GA has rental prices ranging from $988/month to $1,943/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,076/month — 23% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $64,819/year, spending $1,076/month on a 1-bedroom represents 20% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Brunswick Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,264/month, Brunswick ranks #8 most expensive of the 114 cities tracked in Georgia — pricier than 85% of all US cities in our data.

The Brunswick Rental Market

The Brunswick, GA area has a population of about 114,345 and 30% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Brunswick, GA have risen by $127/month (11.2%) over the past year, from $1,137 to $1,264. This rate of increase is significant and reflects strong rental demand and limited housing supply in the local market.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Brunswick, GA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $43,040. The local median household income of $64,819 exceeds that threshold by $21,779, making Brunswick relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Rent vs. Buy

The median home value in Brunswick, GA is $258,814, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 17.1. With a break-even horizon of approximately 17 years, renting is likely the more financially prudent option for most residents unless they plan to stay long-term.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2025
Studio
$988
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$1,076
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$1,264
11.2% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,572
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,943
Average
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Median Home Value
$258,814
Source: Zillow ZHVI
Est. monthly payment
$1,378/mo
20% down · 30yr · 7%

Is Brunswick, GA Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$50,560/year
Local median income: $64,819
To buy a median home
$55,101/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $1,264/month and 20% down on a $258,814 home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in GAlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome 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

Rent or Buy in Brunswick?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Brunswick data

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Home Value
$258,814
2BR Rent
$1,264/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,378/mo
🏠 Buy

Buying breaks even after 1 year — worth it if you stay 1+ years.

Total monthly buy cost: $1,906/movs rent: $1,264/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

Mortgage Calculator

Estimate monthly payment for $258,814 home at 7% rate

20% — $51,763
3%50%
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,378
per month · 30 years · 7% APR
Loan Amount
$207,051
Total Paid
$495,906
Total Interest
$288,855
Estimated only. Excludes taxes, insurance, HOA. Rate from FRED.

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