City Report · GA

Chatsworth

Pop. 4,893·133rd most expensive in Georgia·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,050/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+12.9%
vs US Median
-$882
Reported rents
Rising (Monthly)
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Chatsworth · $1,050
More affordable than 97% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
18% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,050/mo, rent takes about 18% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$42,000/yr
Local median income
$69,058/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Chatsworth's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$670
1 BR
$810
2 BR
$970
3 BR
$1,360
4 BR+
$1,460
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$970/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,050 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: September 25, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($69,058) is $1,726 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,460).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Chatsworth. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$12,600/yr
At $1,050/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +12.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Chatsworth, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,893
Median income
$69,058
Median age
34.5
Renters
34.2%
Age distribution
25.1%
25.3%
27.7%
13.2%
Under 1825.1%
18–3425.3%
35–5427.7%
55–648.8%
65+13.2%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
78.8%
30.2%
White78.8%
Black3.2%
Hispanic30.2%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
20.4%
32.9%
24.7%
22.1%
No HS diploma20.4%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college24.7%
Bachelor's+22.1%
Housing tenure
65.8%
34.2%
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Chatsworth, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,199 → $69,058
up 25.1%
Population
4,764 → 4,893
up 2.7%
Renter share
47.7% → 34.2%
-13.5 pts
Bachelor's+
18.4% → 22.1%
+3.7 pts
Median age
30.6 → 34.5
+3.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,199 in 2021 to $69,058 more recently. The population has grown by 2.7% since 2021, moving from about 4,764 residents to roughly 4,893. Renters now make up 34.2% of households, compared with 47.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 22.1% of adults here, versus 18.4% in 2021.

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Chatsworth rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Chatsworth, GA

Last updated: September 25, 2026

The median rent in Chatsworth is $1,050/mo as of September 2026. A studio apartment averages $670/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $970/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $810/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,360/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($69,058/yr), Chatsworth ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Chatsworth?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (about $20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,050/mo in Chatsworth. The local median household income is $69,058/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Chatsworth?

Rent in Chatsworth has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Chatsworth rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Chatsworth is one of the more affordable among Georgia cities for rent, ranking #133 of 135 tracked cities at $1,050/mo.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,050/mo, rent takes ~18% of Chatsworth's median household income ($69,058/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Chatsworth 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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