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Bonaire

·53rd most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Bonaire, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,858/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$74
Reported rents
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Bonaire · $1,858
More expensive than 51% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Rent Reality Score
49/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Bonaire's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,858/mo
Expected by trend
$1,850/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,490
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,590/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,858 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

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in Bonaire is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in Bonaire changed +3.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 115 Georgia cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.3%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

Cheaper nearby

Warner Robins, 7 miles away, rents for 24% less ($1,421/mo), about $5,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Bonaire.

Annual cost
$22,296/yr
At $1,858/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
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Rents are climbing (3.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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2023 vs 2026

How Bonaire, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,653 → $1,858
up 12.4%

Five years ago, renters in Bonaire, GA paid around $1,653 a month. That figure now sits near $1,858, up 12.4% from the 2023 baseline. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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At $1,858/mo, how Bonaire rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Bonaire rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Bonaire, GA

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Bonaire is $1,858/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,290/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,590/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,440/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,130/mo.

At 31% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Bonaire ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Bonaire?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,858/mo in Bonaire.

Is rent going up or down in Bonaire?

Rent in Bonaire has risen 3.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

How does Bonaire rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Bonaire is in the middle among Georgia cities for rent, ranking #53 of 133 tracked cities at $1,858/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Bonaire changed +3.7%, against a typical +2.3% across the 115 Georgia cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bonaire?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Bonaire ($1,858/mo) include Macon ($1,210/mo), Warner Robins ($1,421/mo), and Perry ($1,759/mo).
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,858/mo, rent takes ~31% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bonaire 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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