At $2,125/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.
Rent by unit size
These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,125 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 →
12-month history
Last updated: August 17, 2026
Is your rent fair?
Compare your rent to the local median.
Who lives here
Ball Ground, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 42.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Ball Ground, GA has changed in 5 years
Household income in the area moved from $92,404 to $117,829 across the same window, up 27.5% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 2,423 to 2,856 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.9% change. About 14.8% of households rent today, against 23.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 28.9% to 42.5%.
Discussions about Ball Ground
No discussions yet. Start the conversation.
Can you afford rent in Ball Ground on your salary?
At $2,125/mo, how Ball Ground rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).
Ball Ground rent by bedroom count
Median rent for each apartment size in Ball Ground. Click any size for full breakdown.
Tips for renters in Ball Ground
Last updated: August 17, 2026
The median rent in Ball Ground is $2,125/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,220/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,410/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,260/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,710/mo.
At 22% of local median household income ($117,829/yr), Ball Ground ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ball Ground an affordable city for renters?
How much income do you need to rent in Ball Ground?
Is rent going up or down in Ball Ground?
How does Ball Ground rent compare to other cities in Georgia?
Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ball Ground?
What percentage of Ball Ground residents rent vs. own?
How does Ball Ground rent compare to the national average?
At $2,125/mo, rent takes ~22% of Ball Ground's median household income ($117,829/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
How does this area stack up?
Pick another city or ZIP to compare.
Estimated from ZIP-level data
Be the first to submit your rent for Ball Ground.
No discussions yet.
