What is the average apartment size in Georgia?

The average size for a Georgia apartment is 1,026 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Georgia?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Georgia is $1,637 per month, a 0.66% increase from last years average of $1,626.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Georgia?

In Georgia, studios rent for $1,343 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,455 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,659 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,957 per month

What is the average apartment size in Georgia?

The typical apartment in Georgia offers about 1,026 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Georgia?

Studio apartments in Georgia average 532 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 773 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,118 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,417 sq. ft.

Georgia Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Georgia?

The typical rent budget in Georgia ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 40% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Georgia?

In Georgia, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Georgia is $1,637, a 0.66% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,626.

Studio Apartments at $1,343 offer the most budget-friendly option with 532 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 773 square feet for $1,455, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,659 offer 1,118 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,417 sq ft) for $1,957, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Georgia

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,637	1,026 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,343	532 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,455	773 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,659	1,118 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,957	1,417 sq. ft.

Georgia rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Georgia?

The largest share of rentals in Georgia (40%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Georgia?

1,388,484 or 35% of the households in Georgia are renter-occupied while 2,619,529 or 65% are owner-occupied.

How Georgia Compares to Other States

State	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
Alabama	$1,315	990 sq. ft.
Arizona	$1,562	863 sq. ft.
Arkansas	$1,128	895 sq. ft.
California	$2,619	853 sq. ft.
Colorado	$1,815	876 sq. ft.
Connecticut	$2,130	895 sq. ft.
Delaware	$1,679	919 sq. ft.
District of Columbia	$2,452	747 sq. ft.
Florida	$1,962	983 sq. ft.
Georgia	$1,637	1,026 sq. ft.
Idaho	$1,652	929 sq. ft.
Illinois	$2,027	839 sq. ft.
Indiana	$1,323	908 sq. ft.
Iowa	$1,226	897 sq. ft.
Kansas	$1,316	910 sq. ft.
Kentucky	$1,322	936 sq. ft.
Louisiana	$1,248	920 sq. ft.
Maryland	$1,872	907 sq. ft.
Massachusetts	$2,841	881 sq. ft.
Michigan	$1,400	921 sq. ft.
Minnesota	$1,636	892 sq. ft.
Mississippi	$1,324	1,003 sq. ft.
Missouri	$1,334	901 sq. ft.
Montana	$1,706	889 sq. ft.
Nebraska	$1,336	933 sq. ft.
Nevada	$1,518	908 sq. ft.
New Hampshire	$2,138	874 sq. ft.
New Jersey	$2,413	869 sq. ft.
New Mexico	$1,388	831 sq. ft.
New York	$2,464	888 sq. ft.
North Carolina	$1,549	976 sq. ft.
North Dakota	$1,162	964 sq. ft.
Ohio	$1,334	901 sq. ft.
Oklahoma	$1,059	858 sq. ft.
Oregon	$1,728	844 sq. ft.
Pennsylvania	$1,778	889 sq. ft.
Rhode Island	$2,178	925 sq. ft.
South Carolina	$1,611	1,015 sq. ft.
South Dakota	$1,201	915 sq. ft.
Tennessee	$1,526	952 sq. ft.
Texas	$1,438	891 sq. ft.
Utah	$1,603	925 sq. ft.
Virginia	$1,969	924 sq. ft.
Washington	$2,023	830 sq. ft.
Wisconsin	$1,593	919 sq. ft.

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Georgia apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.