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Jesup

Pop. 9,942·126th most expensive in Georgia·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,300/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
-$662
Rising (Monthly)
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Jesup · $1,300
More affordable than 87% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,300/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$52,000/yr
Local median income
$46,974/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Jesup's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$531
2 BR
$785
3 BR
$691
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$785/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,300 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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,600/yr
At $1,300/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Jesup, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,942
Median income
$46,974
Median age
45.5
Renters
37.1%
Age distribution
13.8%
19.7%
27.8%
14.4%
24.3%
Under 1813.8%
18–3419.7%
35–5427.8%
55–6414.4%
65+24.3%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
59.6%
33.9%
White59.6%
Black33.9%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian2%
Education (25+)
17%
43.9%
20.5%
18.5%
No HS diploma17%
HS diploma43.9%
Some college20.5%
Bachelor's+18.5%
Housing tenure
62.9%
37.1%
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Jesup, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,315 → $46,974
down 4.7%
Population
9,902 → 9,942
up 0.4%
Renter share
43% → 37.1%
-5.9 pts
Bachelor's+
19.5% → 18.5%
-1.0 pts
Median age
40.5 → 45.5
+5.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $46,974 today, compared with $49,315 five years earlier. The renter share has eased from 43% to 37.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Jesup rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Jesup, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Jesup is $1,300/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $785/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $531/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $691/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($46,974/yr), Jesup ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Jesup an affordable city for renters?

Jesup is considered moderate for renters. At $1,300/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($46,974/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Jesup slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Jesup?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,300/mo in Jesup. The local median household income is $46,974/yr, meaning the typical Jesup household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Jesup?

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

How does Jesup rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Jesup is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #126 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,300/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Jesup?

Waycross is nearby and more affordable at $1,075/mo, which is $225 less than Jesup.

What percentage of Jesup residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.1% of Jesup households are renters, while 62.9% are owner-occupied. Jesup leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Jesup rent compare to the national average?

Jesup's median rent of $1,300/mo is $662 (34%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #126 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,300/mo, rent takes ~33% of Jesup's median household income ($46,974/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Jesup 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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