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Griffin

Pop. 23,761·124th most expensive in Georgia·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,322/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$643
Rising (Monthly)
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Griffin · $1,322
More affordable than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
65/100
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Rents are 7% below what Griffin's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,322/mo
Expected by trend
$1,428/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$2,040
Research median
$1,410/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
$15,864/yr
At $1,322/mo median
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.4% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Griffin, GA is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,761
Median income
$43,632
Median age
33.6
Renters
62.4%
Age distribution
27.6%
24%
26.9%
12.2%
Under 1827.6%
18–3424%
35–5426.9%
55–649.2%
65+12.2%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
38.9%
50.9%
White38.9%
Black50.9%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian1%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
16.8%
43%
24.2%
15.9%
No HS diploma16.8%
HS diploma43%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+15.9%
Housing tenure
37.6%
62.4%
Owner37.6%
Renter62.4%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Griffin, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,160 → $1,322
up 14.0%
Income
$38,972 → $43,632
up 12.0%
Population
23,300 → 23,761
up 2.0%
Renter share
63.2% → 62.4%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
21.1% → 15.9%
-5.2 pts
Median age
32.3 → 33.6
+1.3 yrs

The median rent in Griffin, GA stood at $1,160 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,322, reflecting a 14.0% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $38,972 to $43,632 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.0% shift. The population has grown by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 23,300 residents to roughly 23,761. College-educated residents now make up 15.9% of adults here, versus 21.1% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Griffin, GA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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About renting in Griffin, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Griffin is $1,322/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,220/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,410/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,270/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,700/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($43,632/yr), Griffin ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Griffin an affordable city for renters?

Griffin is considered moderate for renters. At $1,322/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($43,632/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Griffin slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Griffin?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,322/mo in Griffin. The local median household income is $43,632/yr, meaning the typical Griffin household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Griffin?

Rent in Griffin has decreased 3.4% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Griffin rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Griffin is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #124 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,322/mo.

What percentage of Griffin residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.4% of Griffin households are renters, while 37.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Griffin has a strong rental market.

How does Griffin rent compare to the national average?

Griffin's median rent of $1,322/mo is $643 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #124 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,322/mo, rent takes ~36% of Griffin's median household income ($43,632/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Griffin 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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