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Adairsville

Pop. 4,999·50th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Adairsville, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,912/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+6.6%
vs US Median
-$53
Rising (Monthly)
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Adairsville · $1,912
More expensive than 53% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,912/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$76,000/yr
Local median income
$103,449/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Adairsville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,200
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,680
4 BR+
$2,000
Research median
$1,350/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
$22,944/yr
At $1,912/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +6.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Adairsville, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,999
Median income
$103,449
Median age
39.3
Renters
28.4%
Age distribution
24.9%
16.7%
29.7%
22%
Under 1824.9%
18–3416.7%
35–5429.7%
55–646.7%
65+22%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
61.2%
17.3%
White61.2%
Black17.3%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian2.4%
Other11.3%
Education (25+)
46.3%
19.4%
26.8%
No HS diploma7.4%
HS diploma46.3%
Some college19.4%
Bachelor's+26.8%
Housing tenure
71.6%
28.4%
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Adairsville, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$75,964 → $103,449
up 36.2%
Population
4,856 → 4,999
up 2.9%
Renter share
29.2% → 28.4%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
23.1% → 26.8%
+3.7 pts

Median household income grew from $75,964 to $103,449 between 2021 and 2024, a 36.2% shift. Headcount in the area went from 4,856 to 4,999 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 23.1% to 26.8%.

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By apartment size

Adairsville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Adairsville. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Adairsville, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Adairsville is $1,912/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,140/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,350/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,200/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,680/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($103,449/yr), Adairsville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Adairsville an affordable city for renters?

Adairsville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,912/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($103,449/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Adairsville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Adairsville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,912/mo in Adairsville. The local median household income is $103,449/yr, meaning the typical Adairsville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Adairsville?

Rent in Adairsville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Adairsville rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Adairsville is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #50 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,912/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Adairsville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Adairsville ($1,912/mo): Rome ($1,303/mo), Emerson ($1,616/mo), Cartersville ($1,665/mo).

What percentage of Adairsville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.4% of Adairsville households are renters, while 71.6% are owner-occupied. Adairsville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Adairsville rent compare to the national average?

Adairsville's median rent of $1,912/mo is $53 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #50 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,912/mo, rent takes ~22% of Adairsville's median household income ($103,449/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Adairsville 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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