How much does it cost to rent in Ellijay, GA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Ellijay, GA is $1,901. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Ellijay cheaper than other Georgia cities?

Ellijay falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #53 out of 135 cities at $1,901/mo.

When was Ellijay rent data last updated?

Ellijay rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Ellijay

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Pop. 1,927·53rd most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Ellijay, GA

Median rent (all units)

$1,901/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+24.6%

vs US Median

-$64

Rising (Monthly)

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Ellijay · $1,901

More expensive than 53% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

47% of income

STRETCHED

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,901/mo, rent takes about 47% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$76,000/yr

Local median income

$48,136/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ellijay's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$620

1 BR

$690

2 BR

$910

3 BR

$1,170

4 BR+

$1,520

Research median

$910/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

$22,812/yr

At $1,901/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +24.6% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Ellijay, GA is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

1,927

Median income

$48,136

Median age

39.2

Renters

64.6%

Age distribution

24.5%

21.8%

21%

25.4%

Under 1824.5%

18–3421.8%

35–5421%

55–647.3%

65+25.4%

Gender

42.4%

57.6%

Male42.4%

Female57.6%

Race & ethnicity

68.1%

28.9%

White68.1%

Black2.4%

Hispanic28.9%

Other0.5%

Education (25+)

12.1%

37.1%

29.1%

21.6%

No HS diploma12.1%

HS diploma37.1%

Some college29.1%

Bachelor's+21.6%

Housing tenure

35.4%

64.6%

Owner35.4%

Renter64.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Ellijay, GA has changed in 5 years

Income

$41,348 → $48,136

up 16.4%

Population

1,935 → 1,927

down 0.4%

Renter share

71.3% → 64.6%

-6.7 pts

Bachelor's+

12.7% → 21.6%

+8.9 pts

Median age

43.8 → 39.2

-4.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $48,136 today, compared with $41,348 five years earlier. The renter share has eased from 71.3% to 64.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 12.7% to 21.6% across the same window.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Ellijay on your salary?

At $1,901/mo, how Ellijay rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $89,756/yr · Rent = 25.4% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,726/yr · Rent = 35.8% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $73,407/yr · Rent = 31.1% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $131,205/yr · Rent = 17.4% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $167,647/yr · Rent = 13.6% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,670/yr · Rent = 38.2% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $53,875/yr · Rent = 42.3% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $66,405/yr · Rent = 34.4% income

stretched

By apartment size

Ellijay rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Ellijay, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Ellijay is $1,901/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $620/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $910/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $690/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,170/mo.

At 47% of local median household income ($48,136/yr), Ellijay ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ellijay an affordable city for renters?

Ellijay is considered stretched for renters. At $1,901/mo, rent takes approximately 47% of the local median household income ($48,136/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ellijay significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Ellijay?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,901/mo in Ellijay. The local median household income is $48,136/yr, meaning the typical Ellijay household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ellijay?

Rent in Ellijay has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Ellijay rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Ellijay is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #53 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,901/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ellijay?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ellijay ($1,901/mo): Chatsworth ($930/mo), Dalton ($1,517/mo), Calhoun ($1,695/mo).

What percentage of Ellijay residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64.6% of Ellijay households are renters, while 35.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Ellijay has a strong rental market.