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Clarkston

Pop. 14,557·118th most expensive in Georgia·Clarkston rents have dropped 5.8%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,435/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.8%
Month-over-Month
-10.1%
vs US Median
-$530
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Clarkston · $1,435
More affordable than 80% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,435/mo, rent takes about 35% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$57,000/yr
Local median income
$48,564/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Clarkston's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,280
Research median
$1,570/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,220/yr
At $1,435/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.8% YoY, -10.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Clarkston, GA is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,557
Median income
$48,564
Median age
27.2
Renters
81.7%
Age distribution
38.2%
29.1%
19.8%
Under 1838.2%
18–3429.1%
35–5419.8%
55–648.8%
65+4.1%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
69.7%
15.1%
White8.8%
Black69.7%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian15.1%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
21.1%
28.2%
26.1%
24.6%
No HS diploma21.1%
HS diploma28.2%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+24.6%
Housing tenure
18.3%
81.7%
Owner18.3%
Renter81.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Clarkston, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,643 → $48,564
down 0.2%
Population
14,455 → 14,557
up 0.7%
Renter share
90.6% → 81.7%
-8.9 pts
Bachelor's+
25.2% → 24.6%
-0.6 pts
Median age
26.4 → 27.2
+0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $48,643 to $48,564 across the same window, down 0.2% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 90.6% to 81.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Clarkston rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Clarkston, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Clarkston is $1,435/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,370/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,570/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,420/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,890/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($48,564/yr), Clarkston ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Clarkston an affordable city for renters?

Clarkston is considered moderate for renters. At $1,435/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($48,564/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Clarkston slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Clarkston?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,435/mo in Clarkston. The local median household income is $48,564/yr, meaning the typical Clarkston household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Clarkston?

Rent in Clarkston has decreased 5.8% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Clarkston rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Clarkston is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #118 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,435/mo.

What percentage of Clarkston residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 81.7% of Clarkston households are renters, while 18.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Clarkston has a strong rental market.

How does Clarkston rent compare to the national average?

Clarkston's median rent of $1,435/mo is $530 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #118 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,435/mo, rent takes ~35% of Clarkston's median household income ($48,564/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Clarkston 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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