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Ellenwood

·32nd most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Ellenwood, GA
Median rent (all units)
$2,076/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
-3.8%
vs US Median
+$114
Falling (Monthly)
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Ellenwood · $2,076
More expensive than 63% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
78/100
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Rents are 14% below what Ellenwood's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,076/mo
Expected by trend
$2,417/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,720
2 BR
$1,900
3 BR
$2,290
4 BR+
$2,750
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,900/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,076 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
$24,912/yr
At $2,076/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
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Rents are down 1.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.4% YoY, -3.8% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Ellenwood, GA has changed in 5 years

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$1,564 → $2,076
up 32.7%

The median rent in Ellenwood, GA stood at $1,564 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,076, reflecting a 32.7% increase over the period. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Ellenwood, GA market of 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Ellenwood is $2,076/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,650/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,900/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,720/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,290/mo.

At 35% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Ellenwood ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Ellenwood an affordable city for renters?

Ellenwood is considered moderate for renters. At $2,076/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ellenwood slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Ellenwood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,076/mo in Ellenwood.

Is rent going up or down in Ellenwood?

Rent in Ellenwood has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Ellenwood rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Ellenwood is one of the pricier cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #32 out of 133 tracked cities at $2,076/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ellenwood?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ellenwood ($2,076/mo): Stockbridge ($1,618/mo), Gresham Park ($1,654/mo), Decatur ($1,763/mo).

How does Ellenwood rent compare to the national average?

Ellenwood's median rent of $2,076/mo is $114 (6%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #32 out of 133 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,076/mo, rent takes ~35% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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