City Report · GA

Dublin

Pop. 16,136·134th most expensive in Georgia·Dublin rents are up 5.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,042/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.7%
Month-over-Month
-9.2%
vs US Median
-$923
Falling (Monthly)
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Dublin · $1,042
More affordable than 97% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,042/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$42,000/yr
Local median income
$42,988/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Dublin's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$690
1 BR
$710
2 BR
$910
3 BR
$1,230
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$910/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,504/yr
At $1,042/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, -9.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Dublin, GA is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,136
Median income
$42,988
Median age
34.5
Renters
62%
Age distribution
26.2%
24.6%
21%
17.1%
Under 1826.2%
18–3424.6%
35–5421%
55–6411.1%
65+17.1%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
28.8%
64.2%
White28.8%
Black64.2%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian3%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
14.5%
35.8%
29.5%
20.2%
No HS diploma14.5%
HS diploma35.8%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+20.2%
Housing tenure
38%
62%
Owner38%
Renter62%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Dublin, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$34,970 → $42,988
up 22.9%
Population
16,067 → 16,136
up 0.4%
Renter share
60.7% → 62%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
19.5% → 20.2%
+0.7 pts

Household income in the area moved from $34,970 to $42,988 across the same window, up 22.9% versus 2021.

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Dublin rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Dublin, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Dublin is $1,042/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $690/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $910/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $710/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,230/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($42,988/yr), Dublin ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Dublin an affordable city for renters?

Dublin is considered affordable for renters. At $1,042/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($42,988/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Dublin falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Dublin?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,042/mo in Dublin. The local median household income is $42,988/yr, meaning the typical Dublin household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Dublin?

Rent in Dublin has increased 5.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Dublin rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Dublin is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #134 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,042/mo.

What percentage of Dublin residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62% of Dublin households are renters, while 38% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Dublin has a strong rental market.

How does Dublin rent compare to the national average?

Dublin's median rent of $1,042/mo is $923 (47%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #134 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,042/mo, rent takes ~29% of Dublin's median household income ($42,988/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Dublin 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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