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Commerce

Pop. 8,013·110th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Commerce, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,549/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
-$413
Rising (Monthly)
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Commerce · $1,549
More affordable than 73% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,549/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$62,000/yr
Local median income
$60,961/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Commerce's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$880
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,050
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,760
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,050/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,549 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: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$18,588/yr
At $1,549/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Commerce, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,013
Median income
$60,961
Median age
32.6
Renters
36.2%
Age distribution
31.5%
22.6%
22.7%
13.5%
Under 1831.5%
18–3422.6%
35–5422.7%
55–649.7%
65+13.5%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
68%
19.1%
16%
White68%
Black19.1%
Hispanic16%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
16.3%
33.4%
34.1%
16.2%
No HS diploma16.3%
HS diploma33.4%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+16.2%
Housing tenure
63.8%
36.2%
Owner63.8%
Renter36.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Commerce, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,009 → $60,961
up 1.6%
Population
7,213 → 8,013
up 11.1%
Renter share
34.5% → 36.2%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
20.2% → 16.2%
-4.0 pts
Median age
34.9 → 32.6
-2.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $60,009 in 2021 to $60,961 more recently. Census counts show Commerce, GA adding about 800 residents over the five-year window, up 11.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 34.5% to 36.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 20.2% to 16.2% across the same window.

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Commerce rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Commerce, GA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Commerce is $1,549/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,050/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $890/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,380/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($60,961/yr), Commerce ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Commerce an affordable city for renters?

Commerce is considered moderate for renters. At $1,549/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($60,961/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Commerce slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Commerce?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,549/mo in Commerce. The local median household income is $60,961/yr, meaning the typical Commerce household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Commerce?

Rent in Commerce has increased 2.6% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Commerce rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Commerce is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #110 out of 133 tracked cities at $1,549/mo.

What percentage of Commerce residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.2% of Commerce households are renters, while 63.8% are owner-occupied. Commerce leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Commerce rent compare to the national average?

Commerce's median rent of $1,549/mo is $413 (21%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #110 out of 133 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,549/mo, rent takes ~30% of Commerce's median household income ($60,961/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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