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Grovetown

Pop. 17,014·62nd most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Grovetown, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,843/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$122
Falling (Monthly)
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Grovetown · $1,843
More affordable than 51% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
61/100
Good value
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Rents are 6% below what Grovetown's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,843/mo
Expected by trend
$1,952/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$2,090
4 BR+
$2,560
Research median
$1,590/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
$22,116/yr
At $1,843/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Grovetown, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,014
Median income
$85,660
Median age
34.3
Renters
40.9%
Age distribution
25.7%
25.4%
32.4%
Under 1825.7%
18–3425.4%
35–5432.4%
55–647.3%
65+9.2%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
42.1%
40.2%
White42.1%
Black40.2%
Hispanic10.9%
Asian2.6%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
23.8%
37.9%
29.2%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma23.8%
Some college37.9%
Bachelor's+29.2%
Housing tenure
59.1%
40.9%
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Grovetown, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,392 → $1,843
up 32.4%
Income
$63,860 → $85,660
up 34.1%
Population
15,608 → 17,014
up 9.0%
Renter share
38.2% → 40.9%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
23.3% → 29.2%
+5.9 pts
Median age
33.7 → 34.3
+0.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Grovetown, GA has shifted from $1,392 to $1,843, up 32.4% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $63,860 to $85,660 across the same window, up 34.1% versus 2021. Census counts show Grovetown, GA adding about 1,406 residents over the five-year window, up 9.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 38.2% to 40.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 23.3% to 29.2% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Grovetown, GA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Grovetown rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Grovetown, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Grovetown is $1,843/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,170/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,590/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,410/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,090/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($85,660/yr), Grovetown ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Grovetown an affordable city for renters?

Grovetown is considered affordable for renters. At $1,843/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($85,660/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Grovetown falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Grovetown?

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 Grovetown. The local median household income is $85,660/yr, meaning the typical Grovetown household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Grovetown?

Rent in Grovetown has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Grovetown rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Grovetown is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #62 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,843/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Grovetown?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Grovetown ($1,843/mo): Augusta ($1,392/mo), Hephzibah ($1,508/mo), Martinez ($1,712/mo).

What percentage of Grovetown residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.9% of Grovetown households are renters, while 59.1% are owner-occupied. Grovetown leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Grovetown rent compare to the national average?

Grovetown's median rent of $1,843/mo is $122 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #62 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,843/mo, rent takes ~26% of Grovetown's median household income ($85,660/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Grovetown 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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