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Fort Oglethorpe

Pop. 10,416·133rd most expensive in Georgia·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,097/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
-$868
Falling (Monthly)
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Fort Oglethorpe · $1,097
More affordable than 95% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,097/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$44,000/yr
Local median income
$51,867/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fort Oglethorpe's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,260/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
$13,164/yr
At $1,097/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fort Oglethorpe, GA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,416
Median income
$51,867
Median age
42.9
Renters
52.9%
Age distribution
17.3%
23.2%
23.9%
26.9%
Under 1817.3%
18–3423.2%
35–5423.9%
55–648.6%
65+26.9%
Gender
44.1%
55.9%
Male44.1%
Female55.9%
Race & ethnicity
87.5%
White87.5%
Black2.6%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian1.5%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
33%
36.4%
19.5%
No HS diploma11%
HS diploma33%
Some college36.4%
Bachelor's+19.5%
Housing tenure
47.1%
52.9%
Owner47.1%
Renter52.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Fort Oglethorpe, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,333 → $51,867
up 22.5%
Population
10,196 → 10,416
up 2.2%
Renter share
47.8% → 52.9%
+5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
17.3% → 19.5%
+2.2 pts
Median age
44.7 → 42.9
-1.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $42,333 to $51,867 across the same window, up 22.5% versus 2021. The population has grown by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 10,196 residents to roughly 10,416. Renters now make up 52.9% of households, compared with 47.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 19.5% of adults here, versus 17.3% in 2021.

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Fort Oglethorpe rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Fort Oglethorpe is $1,097/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,090/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,260/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,130/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,590/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($51,867/yr), Fort Oglethorpe ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fort Oglethorpe an affordable city for renters?

Fort Oglethorpe is considered affordable for renters. At $1,097/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($51,867/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fort Oglethorpe falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fort Oglethorpe?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,097/mo in Fort Oglethorpe. The local median household income is $51,867/yr, meaning the typical Fort Oglethorpe household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fort Oglethorpe?

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

How does Fort Oglethorpe rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Fort Oglethorpe is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #133 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,097/mo.

What percentage of Fort Oglethorpe residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.9% of Fort Oglethorpe households are renters, while 47.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Fort Oglethorpe has a strong rental market.

How does Fort Oglethorpe rent compare to the national average?

Fort Oglethorpe's median rent of $1,097/mo is $868 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #133 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,097/mo, rent takes ~25% of Fort Oglethorpe's median household income ($51,867/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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