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Kathleen

·32nd most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Kathleen, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,975/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$43
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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Kathleen · $1,975
More expensive than 59% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,975/mo, rent takes about 33% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$79,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Kathleen's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,330
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$2,190
4 BR+
$2,570
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,640/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,975 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 →

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,700/yr
At $1,975/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Kathleen is $1,975/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,330/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,640/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,480/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,190/mo.

At 33% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Kathleen ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much income do you need to rent in Kathleen?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,975/mo in Kathleen.

Is rent going up or down in Kathleen?

Rent in Kathleen has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Kathleen rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Kathleen is one of the pricier among Georgia cities for rent, ranking #32 of 133 tracked cities at $1,975/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kathleen?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Kathleen ($1,975/mo) include Macon ($1,210/mo), Warner Robins ($1,421/mo), and Perry ($1,759/mo).
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,975/mo, rent takes ~33% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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