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

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Hephzibah, GA is $1,500. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Hephzibah cheaper than other Georgia cities?

Hephzibah is among the more affordable cities in Georgia, ranking #112 out of 133 cities at $1,500/mo.

When was Hephzibah rent data last updated?

Hephzibah 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 Hephzibah, GA?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Hephzibah, GA at $1,310 per month, which is 13% below the $1,500 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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Hephzibah

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Pop. 3,747·112th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Hephzibah, GA

Median rent (all units)

$1,500/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.1%

Month-over-Month

-0.5%

vs US Median

-$462

Falling (Monthly)

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Hephzibah · $1,500

More affordable than 76% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

66/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 8% below what Hephzibah's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,500/mo

Expected by trend

$1,630/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$970

1 BR

$1,160

2 BR

$1,310

3 BR

$1,720

4 BR+

$2,110

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,310/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,500 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

$18,000/yr

At $1,500/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

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 (+0.1% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Hephzibah, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

3,747

Median income

$65,109

Median age

36.4

Renters

29%

Age distribution

27.1%

21.7%

21.5%

18.9%

Under 1827.1%

18–3421.7%

35–5421.5%

55–6410.8%

65+18.9%

Gender

52%

48%

Male52%

Female48%

Race & ethnicity

54%

35.7%

White54%

Black35.7%

Hispanic1.2%

Other9.2%

Education (25+)

15.3%

36.5%

28.1%

20.1%

No HS diploma15.3%

HS diploma36.5%

Some college28.1%

Bachelor's+20.1%

Housing tenure

71%

29%

Owner71%

Renter29%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Hephzibah, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,267 → $1,500

up 18.4%

Income

$59,493 → $65,109

up 9.4%

Population

3,896 → 3,747

down 3.8%

Renter share

32.2% → 29%

-3.2 pts

Bachelor's+

12.8% → 20.1%

+7.3 pts

Median age

42.1 → 36.4

-5.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Hephzibah, GA has shifted from $1,267 to $1,500, up 18.4% since 2022. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,493 in 2021 to $65,109 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Hephzibah, GA losing about 149 residents over the five-year window, down 3.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 32.2% to 29%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 12.8% to 20.1% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Hephzibah, GA market of 2022.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Hephzibah on your salary?

At $1,500/mo, how Hephzibah rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $89,756/yr · Rent = 20.1% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,726/yr · Rent = 28.2% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $73,407/yr · Rent = 24.5% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $131,205/yr · Rent = 13.7% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $167,647/yr · Rent = 10.7% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,670/yr · Rent = 30.2% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $53,875/yr · Rent = 33.4% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $66,405/yr · Rent = 27.1% income

affordable

By apartment size

Hephzibah rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in Hephzibah

About renting in Hephzibah, GA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Hephzibah is $1,500/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $970/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,310/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,160/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,720/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($65,109/yr), Hephzibah ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hephzibah an affordable city for renters?

Hephzibah is considered affordable for renters. At $1,500/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($65,109/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hephzibah falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Hephzibah?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,500/mo in Hephzibah. The local median household income is $65,109/yr, meaning the typical Hephzibah household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hephzibah?

Rent in Hephzibah has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Hephzibah rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Hephzibah is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #112 out of 133 tracked cities at $1,500/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hephzibah?

Augusta is nearby and more affordable at $1,378/mo, which is $122 less than Hephzibah.

What percentage of Hephzibah residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29% of Hephzibah households are renters, while 71% are owner-occupied. Hephzibah leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hephzibah rent compare to the national average?

Hephzibah's median rent of $1,500/mo is $462 (24%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #112 out of 133 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

28%

AFFORDABLE

At $1,500/mo, rent takes ~28% of Hephzibah's median household income ($65,109/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hephzibah 28%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.99%

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