Studio Apartment Rent in Ellijay, GA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ellijay, Georgia as of July 2026. That's +67% lower than the citywide median of $1,901 and +52% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ellijay
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Ellijay
Compare Ellijay's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Georgia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellijay (this page) | $620 |
| 2 | Dublin | $690 |
| 3 | Waycross | $710 |
| 4 | Albany | $721 |
| 5 | Calhoun | $760 |
| 6 | Dalton | $760 |
| 7 | Bremen | $810 |
| 8 | Milledgeville | $810 |
| 9 | Rome | $820 |
| 10 | Augusta | $838 |
| 11 | Kingsland | $850 |
| 12 | Statesboro | $870 |
| 13 | Commerce | $880 |
| 14 | Columbus | $885 |
| 15 | Perry | $900 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Georgia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dacula | $2,160 |
| 2 | Johns Creek | $2,050 |
| 3 | Alpharetta | $2,040 |
| 4 | Peachtree City | $2,020 |
| 5 | Grayson | $1,900 |
| 6 | Cumming | $1,863 |
| 7 | Powder Springs | $1,850 |
| 8 | Snellville | $1,840 |
| 9 | Lawrenceville | $1,835 |
| 10 | Milton | $1,830 |
| 11 | Auburn | $1,830 |
| 12 | Woodstock | $1,825 |
| 13 | Buford | $1,825 |
| 14 | Richmond Hill | $1,780 |
| 15 | Atlanta | $1,780 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Ellijay.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ellijay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA | 28.7 mi | $760 | +$140 (+23%) |
| Ball Ground, GA | 30.3 mi | $1,220 | +$600 (+97%) |
| Calhoun, GA | 32.9 mi | $760 | +$140 (+23%) |
| Adairsville, GA | 35.9 mi | $1,140 | +$520 (+84%) |
| Dahlonega, GA | 37.9 mi | $980 | +$360 (+58%) |
| Ringgold, GA | 42.5 mi | $1,130 | +$510 (+82%) |
| Cumming, GA | 43.3 mi | $1,863 | +$1,243 (+200%) |
| Milton, GA | 43.8 mi | $1,830 | +$1,210 (+195%) |
| Ooltewah, TN | 44.8 mi | $1,610 | +$990 (+160%) |
| Acworth, GA | 46.1 mi | $1,625 | +$1,005 (+162%) |
| Alpharetta, GA | 48.5 mi | $2,040 | +$1,420 (+229%) |
| Roswell, GA | 49.2 mi | $1,413 | +$793 (+128%) |
Studio rent in Ellijay — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ellijay?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ellijay, Georgia is $620 per month. This is +67% below the citywide median of $1,901.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ellijay?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $24,800 ($2,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $11.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ellijay expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ellijay's studio median of $620 is +52% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ellijay rank for studio rent in Georgia?
Among the 123 cities in Georgia with studio data, Ellijay ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ellijay?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Ellijay.