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Chatsworth

Pop. 4,893·142nd most expensive in Georgia·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$930/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$1,035
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Chatsworth · $930
More affordable than 98% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
16% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $930/mo, rent takes about 16% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$37,000/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
Research median
$970/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$11,160/yr
At $930/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% 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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About renting in Chatsworth, GA

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Chatsworth is $930/mo as of March 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 16% 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

Is Chatsworth an affordable city for renters?

Chatsworth is considered very affordable for renters. At $930/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($69,058/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Chatsworth falls comfortably within that range.

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 $37,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $930/mo in Chatsworth. The local median household income is $69,058/yr, meaning the typical Chatsworth household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Chatsworth?

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

How does Chatsworth rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Chatsworth is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #142 out of 143 tracked cities at $930/mo.

What percentage of Chatsworth residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.2% of Chatsworth households are renters, while 65.8% are owner-occupied. Chatsworth leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Chatsworth rent compare to the national average?

Chatsworth's median rent of $930/mo is $1,035 (53%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #142 out of 143 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $930/mo, rent takes ~16% of Chatsworth's median household income ($69,058/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Chatsworth 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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