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Conley

Pop. 5,822·49th most expensive in Georgia·Conley rents are up 5.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,921/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
-5.1%
vs US Median
-$44
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Conley · $1,921
More expensive than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
43/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Conley's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,921/mo
Expected by trend
$1,857/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,880
Research median
$1,300/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
$23,052/yr
At $1,921/mo median
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Rents are softening (up only 5.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, -5.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Conley, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,822
Median income
$44,056
Median age
42
Renters
34.8%
Age distribution
20%
18.9%
32%
17.5%
Under 1820%
18–3418.9%
35–5432%
55–6417.5%
65+11.6%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
12.5%
62.8%
25.7%
White12.5%
Black62.8%
Hispanic25.7%
Education (25+)
27%
38%
19.2%
15.9%
No HS diploma27%
HS diploma38%
Some college19.2%
Bachelor's+15.9%
Housing tenure
65.2%
34.8%
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Conley, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,596 → $1,921
up 20.4%
Income
$44,960 → $44,056
down 2.0%
Population
6,930 → 5,822
down 16.0%
Renter share
34.9% → 34.8%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
11.7% → 15.9%
+4.2 pts
Median age
38.7 → 42
+3.3 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Conley, GA has increased by $325 per month, settling near $1,921 after starting the period at $1,596. Household income in the area moved from $44,960 to $44,056 across the same window, down 2.0% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 22.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 6,930 to 5,822 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 11.7% to 15.9%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Conley, GA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Conley rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Conley, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Conley is $1,921/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,130/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,300/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,170/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,570/mo.

At 52% of local median household income ($44,056/yr), Conley ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Conley an affordable city for renters?

Conley is considered expensive for renters. At $1,921/mo, rent takes approximately 52% of the local median household income ($44,056/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Conley significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Conley?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,921/mo in Conley. The local median household income is $44,056/yr, meaning the typical Conley household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Conley?

Rent in Conley has increased 5.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Conley rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Conley is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #49 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,921/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Conley?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Conley ($1,921/mo): Forest Park ($1,227/mo), Gresham Park ($1,705/mo).

What percentage of Conley residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.8% of Conley households are renters, while 65.2% are owner-occupied. Conley leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Conley rent compare to the national average?

Conley's median rent of $1,921/mo is $44 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #49 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
52%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,921/mo, rent takes ~52% of Conley's median household income ($44,056/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Conley 52%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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