City Report · GA

Acworth

Pop. 22,473·23rd most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Acworth, GA
Median rent (all units)
$2,122/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
+$157
Rising (Monthly)
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Acworth · $2,122
More expensive than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
66/100
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Rents are 8% below what Acworth's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,122/mo
Expected by trend
$2,305/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,625
1 BR
$1,685
2 BR
$1,865
3 BR
$2,250
4 BR+
$2,700
Research median
$1,865/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,464/yr
At $2,122/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Acworth, GA is majority owner-occupied, 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,473
Median income
$83,539
Median age
39.9
Renters
40.2%
Age distribution
22.2%
21.5%
29.8%
14.7%
Under 1822.2%
18–3421.5%
35–5429.8%
55–6411.8%
65+14.7%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
55.9%
21.4%
13.1%
White55.9%
Black21.4%
Hispanic13.1%
Asian4%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
23.6%
32.2%
33.9%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma23.6%
Some college32.2%
Bachelor's+33.9%
Housing tenure
59.8%
40.2%
Owner59.8%
Renter40.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Acworth, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,686 → $2,122
up 25.9%
Income
$72,788 → $83,539
up 14.8%
Population
22,330 → 22,473
up 0.6%
Renter share
36.8% → 40.2%
+3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
32.5% → 33.9%
+1.4 pts
Median age
36.1 → 39.9
+3.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Acworth, GA paid around $1,686 a month. That figure now sits near $2,122, up 25.9% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $72,788 to $83,539 across the same window, up 14.8% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has risen from 36.8% to 40.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Acworth, GA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in Acworth, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Acworth is $2,122/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,625/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,865/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,685/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,250/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($83,539/yr), Acworth ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Acworth an affordable city for renters?

Acworth is considered moderate for renters. At $2,122/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($83,539/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Acworth slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Acworth?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,122/mo in Acworth. The local median household income is $83,539/yr, meaning the typical Acworth household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Acworth?

Rent in Acworth has increased 3.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Acworth neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Acworth are 30101 ($2,127/mo), and 30102 ($2,132/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Acworth is $2,122/mo.

How does Acworth rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Acworth is one of the pricier cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #23 out of 135 tracked cities at $2,122/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Acworth?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Acworth ($2,122/mo): Emerson ($1,616/mo), Cartersville ($1,665/mo), Marietta ($1,717/mo).

What percentage of Acworth residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.2% of Acworth households are renters, while 59.8% are owner-occupied. Acworth leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Acworth rent compare to the national average?

Acworth's median rent of $2,122/mo is $157 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #23 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,122/mo, rent takes ~30% of Acworth's median household income ($83,539/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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