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

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Evans, GA is $1,843. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Evans cheaper than other Georgia cities?

Evans falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #61 out of 133 cities at $1,843/mo.

When was Evans rent data last updated?

Evans rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Evans, GA?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Evans, GA at $1,760 per month, which is 5% below the $1,843 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Evans

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Pop. 36,998·61st most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Evans, GA

Median rent (all units)

$1,843/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.7%

Month-over-Month

+2.5%

vs US Median

-$119

Rising (Monthly)

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Evans · $1,843

More affordable than 51% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

48/100

Fairly priced

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Rents are right about where Evans's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$1,843/mo

Expected by trend

$1,825/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Evans's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,300

1 BR

$1,560

2 BR

$1,760

3 BR

$2,310

4 BR+

$2,830

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,760/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,843 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

$22,116/yr

At $1,843/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Evans, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 52.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

36,998

Median income

$125,098

Median age

Renters

12.2%

Age distribution

25.9%

16%

27.5%

19%

Under 1825.9%

18–3416%

35–5427.5%

55–6411.6%

65+19%

Gender

51.5%

48.5%

Male51.5%

Female48.5%

Race & ethnicity

75.3%

White75.3%

Black9.9%

Hispanic8.5%

Asian6.6%

Education (25+)

15.2%

27.9%

52.2%

No HS diploma4.7%

HS diploma15.2%

Some college27.9%

Bachelor's+52.2%

Housing tenure

87.8%

12.2%

Owner87.8%

Renter12.2%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Evans, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,488 → $1,843

up 23.9%

Income

$118,399 → $125,098

up 5.7%

Population

38,452 → 36,998

down 3.8%

Renter share

11.4% → 12.2%

+0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

49.6% → 52.2%

+2.6 pts

Median age

39.9 → 42

+2.1 yrs

The median rent in Evans, GA stood at $1,488 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,843, reflecting a 23.9% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in Evans, GA now reports about $125,098, up from $118,399 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 3.8% since 2021, moving from about 38,452 residents to roughly 36,998. College-educated residents now make up 52.2% of adults here, versus 49.6% in 2021. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Evans, GA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Evans on your salary?

At $1,843/mo, how Evans rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $89,756/yr · Rent = 24.6% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,726/yr · Rent = 34.7% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $73,407/yr · Rent = 30.1% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $131,205/yr · Rent = 16.9% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $167,647/yr · Rent = 13.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,670/yr · Rent = 37.1% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $53,875/yr · Rent = 41.1% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $66,405/yr · Rent = 33.3% income

stretched

By apartment size

Evans rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Evans, GA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Evans is $1,843/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,300/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,760/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,560/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,310/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($125,098/yr), Evans ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Evans an affordable city for renters?

Evans is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,843/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($125,098/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Evans falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Evans?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,843/mo in Evans. The local median household income is $125,098/yr, meaning the typical Evans household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Evans?

Rent in Evans has increased 4.7% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Evans rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Evans is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #61 out of 133 tracked cities at $1,843/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Evans?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Evans ($1,843/mo): Augusta ($1,378/mo), North Augusta ($1,637/mo), Harlem ($1,725/mo).

What percentage of Evans residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.2% of Evans households are renters, while 87.8% are owner-occupied. Evans leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.