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Average Rent in Bulloch County, GA Rents rising 4.4% YoY🔺 17th priciest in GA

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 81,372

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Market Overview

Bulloch County, GA has rental prices ranging from $855/month to $1,497/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 $56,832/year, spending $861/month on a 1-bedroom represents 18% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Bulloch County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,129/month, Bulloch County ranks #17 most expensive of the 114 cities tracked in Georgia — pricier than 77% of all US cities in our data.

The Bulloch County Rental Market

The Bulloch County, GA area has a population of about 81,372 and 47% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs above the US average of ~34%, pointing to a competitive rental market where vacancies clear quickly and rents are less negotiable.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Bulloch County, GA have risen by $48/month (4.4%) over the past year, from $1,081 to $1,129. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Bulloch 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 $56,832 exceeds that threshold by $22,392, making Bulloch County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Bulloch County, GA has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, 0.3 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 FY2025
Studio
$855
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$861
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$1,129
4.4% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,371
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,497
Average
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Is Bulloch County, GA Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$45,160/year
Local median income: $56,832
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $1,129/month and 20% down on a 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 Bulloch County?

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

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Bulloch County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$1,129/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏠 Buy

Buying breaks even after 2 years — worth it if you stay 2+ years.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $1,129/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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