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Americus

Pop. 15,813·139th most expensive in Georgia·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$958/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
-$1,004
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Americus · $958
More affordable than 98% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $958/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$38,000/yr
Local median income
$39,176/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Americus's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$641
1 BR
$639
2 BR
$907
3 BR
$860
4 BR+
$1,137
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$907/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $958 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$11,496/yr
At $958/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Americus, GA is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,813
Median income
$39,176
Median age
28.8
Renters
63.7%
Age distribution
25.1%
32%
19.3%
14.9%
Under 1825.1%
18–3432%
35–5419.3%
55–648.6%
65+14.9%
Gender
43.5%
56.5%
Male43.5%
Female56.5%
Race & ethnicity
31.6%
60.5%
White31.6%
Black60.5%
Hispanic5.3%
Asian1.7%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
15.7%
35.2%
27.2%
21.9%
No HS diploma15.7%
HS diploma35.2%
Some college27.2%
Bachelor's+21.9%
Housing tenure
36.3%
63.7%
Owner36.3%
Renter63.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Americus, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$33,069 → $39,176
up 18.5%
Population
16,144 → 15,813
down 2.1%
Renter share
57.8% → 63.7%
+5.9 pts
Bachelor's+
18.8% → 21.9%
+3.1 pts
Median age
30.6 → 28.8
-1.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Americus, GA now reports about $39,176, up from $33,069 in 2021. The population has contracted by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 16,144 residents to roughly 15,813. Renters now make up 63.7% of households, compared with 57.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 21.9% of adults here, versus 18.8% in 2021.

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Americus rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Americus is $958/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $641/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $907/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $639/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $860/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($39,176/yr), Americus ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Americus an affordable city for renters?

Americus is considered affordable for renters. At $958/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($39,176/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Americus falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Americus?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $38,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $958/mo in Americus. The local median household income is $39,176/yr, meaning the typical Americus household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Americus?

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

How does Americus rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Americus is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #139 out of 143 tracked cities at $958/mo.

What percentage of Americus residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.7% of Americus households are renters, while 36.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Americus has a strong rental market.

How does Americus rent compare to the national average?

Americus's median rent of $958/mo is $1,004 (51%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #139 out of 143 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $958/mo, rent takes ~29% of Americus's median household income ($39,176/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Americus 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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