Studio Apartment Rent in Augusta, GA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Augusta, Georgia as of July 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $1,392 and +35% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Augusta
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Augusta
Compare Augusta's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Georgia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellijay | $620 |
| 2 | Dublin | $690 |
| 3 | Waycross | $710 |
| 4 | Albany | $721 |
| 5 | Calhoun | $760 |
| 6 | Dalton | $760 |
| 7 | Bremen | $810 |
| 8 | Milledgeville | $810 |
| 9 | Rome | $820 |
| 10 | Augusta (this page) | $838 |
| 11 | Kingsland | $850 |
| 12 | Statesboro | $870 |
| 13 | Commerce | $880 |
| 14 | Columbus | $885 |
| 15 | Perry | $900 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Georgia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dacula | $2,160 |
| 2 | Johns Creek | $2,050 |
| 3 | Alpharetta | $2,040 |
| 4 | Peachtree City | $2,020 |
| 5 | Grayson | $1,900 |
| 6 | Cumming | $1,863 |
| 7 | Powder Springs | $1,850 |
| 8 | Snellville | $1,840 |
| 9 | Lawrenceville | $1,835 |
| 10 | Milton | $1,830 |
| 11 | Auburn | $1,830 |
| 12 | Woodstock | $1,825 |
| 13 | Buford | $1,825 |
| 14 | Richmond Hill | $1,780 |
| 15 | Atlanta | $1,780 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Augusta.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Augusta |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta, SC | 7.9 mi | $780 | $-58 (-7%) |
| Martinez, GA | 8.4 mi | $1,000 | +$162 (+19%) |
| Hephzibah, GA | 11.6 mi | $970 | +$132 (+16%) |
| Graniteville, SC | 14.1 mi | $890 | +$52 (+6%) |
| Evans, GA | 14.2 mi | $1,300 | +$462 (+55%) |
| Grovetown, GA | 15.1 mi | $1,170 | +$332 (+40%) |
| Aiken, SC | 20.4 mi | $885 | +$47 (+6%) |
| Greenwood, SC | 53 mi | $785 | $-53 (-6%) |
| Lexington, SC | 62.6 mi | $1,070 | +$232 (+28%) |
| Newberry, SC | 65.6 mi | $770 | $-68 (-8%) |
| Chapin, SC | 66.7 mi | $1,470 | +$632 (+75%) |
| Statesboro, GA | 69.3 mi | $870 | +$32 (+4%) |
Studio rent in Augusta — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Augusta?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Augusta, Georgia is $838 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $1,392.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Augusta?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,520 ($2,793/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Augusta expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Augusta's studio median of $838 is +35% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 12th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Augusta rank for studio rent in Georgia?
Among the 123 cities in Georgia with studio data, Augusta ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Augusta?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include North Augusta ($780), Greenwood ($785), Newberry ($770).