Average Rent in Greene County, GA↓ Rents falling 0.7% YoY🔻 4th cheapest in GA
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 19,586
Market Overview
Greene County, GA has rental prices ranging from $727/month to $1,300/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $732/month — 48% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $84,530/year, spending $732/month on a 1-bedroom represents 10% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Greene County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $905/month, Greene County ranks #111 most expensive of the 114 cities tracked in Georgia — more affordable than 74% of all US cities in our data.
The Greene County Rental Market
The Greene County, GA area has a population of about 19,586 and 21% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Greene County, GA have fallen by $6/month (0.7%) over the past year, from $911 to $905. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Greene County, GA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $29,280. The local median household income of $84,530 exceeds that threshold by $55,250, making Greene County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Greene County, GA has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, 0.6 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 Greene 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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