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Centerville

Pop. 8,505·37th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Centerville, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,975/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
+$10
Falling (Monthly)
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Centerville · $1,975
More expensive than 59% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
34% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,975/mo, rent takes about 34% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$79,000/yr
Local median income
$68,922/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Centerville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

2 BR
$969
3 BR
$1,403
Research median
$969/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,700/yr
At $1,975/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Centerville, GA is majority owner-occupied, 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,505
Median income
$68,922
Median age
37.9
Renters
29.6%
Age distribution
24.4%
22.2%
28.5%
17.2%
Under 1824.4%
18–3422.2%
35–5428.5%
55–647.8%
65+17.2%
Gender
45.1%
54.9%
Male45.1%
Female54.9%
Race & ethnicity
40%
42.8%
White40%
Black42.8%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian5.3%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
25.7%
38.7%
27.3%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma25.7%
Some college38.7%
Bachelor's+27.3%
Housing tenure
70.4%
29.6%
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Centerville, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,864 → $68,922
up 15.1%
Population
8,089 → 8,505
up 5.1%
Renter share
21.2% → 29.6%
+8.4 pts
Bachelor's+
28.3% → 27.3%
-1.0 pts
Median age
34 → 37.9
+3.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,864 in 2021 to $68,922 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 8,089 to 8,505 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.1% change. About 29.6% of households rent today, against 21.2% in 2021.

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Centerville rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Centerville, GA

Last updated: April 17, 2026

The median rent in Centerville is $1,975/mo as of April 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $969/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,403/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($68,922/yr), Centerville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Centerville an affordable city for renters?

Centerville is considered moderate for renters. At $1,975/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($68,922/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Centerville slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Centerville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,975/mo in Centerville. The local median household income is $68,922/yr, meaning the typical Centerville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Centerville?

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

How does Centerville rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Centerville is one of the pricier cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #37 out of 131 tracked cities at $1,975/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Centerville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Centerville ($1,975/mo): Macon ($1,244/mo), Warner Robins ($1,492/mo), Perry ($1,798/mo).

What percentage of Centerville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.6% of Centerville households are renters, while 70.4% are owner-occupied. Centerville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Centerville rent compare to the national average?

Centerville's median rent of $1,975/mo is $10 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #37 out of 131 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,975/mo, rent takes ~34% of Centerville's median household income ($68,922/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Centerville 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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