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Kingsland

Pop. 19,627·92nd most expensive in Georgia·Kingsland rents are up 6.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,671/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.7%
Month-over-Month
+5.7%
vs US Median
-$294
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Kingsland · $1,671
More affordable than 64% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
43/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Kingsland's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,671/mo
Expected by trend
$1,616/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$850
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,000
3 BR
$1,400
4 BR+
$1,680
Research median
$1,000/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
$20,052/yr
At $1,671/mo median
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Rents are up 6.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, +5.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Kingsland, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,627
Median income
$77,944
Median age
33.9
Renters
32.7%
Age distribution
25.7%
27.7%
24.2%
Under 1825.7%
18–3427.7%
35–5424.2%
55–6410.9%
65+11.5%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
61.4%
20.9%
White61.4%
Black20.9%
Hispanic9.7%
Asian2.7%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
28.9%
43.1%
23.3%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma28.9%
Some college43.1%
Bachelor's+23.3%
Housing tenure
67.3%
32.7%
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Kingsland, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,398 → $1,671
up 19.5%
Income
$60,787 → $77,944
up 28.2%
Population
18,217 → 19,627
up 7.7%
Renter share
36.9% → 32.7%
-4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
19.7% → 23.3%
+3.6 pts
Median age
30.9 → 33.9
+3.0 yrs

Rent in Kingsland, GA has climbed 19.5% since 2023, going from about $1,398 per month to roughly $1,671 today. Census figures show median household income at $77,944 today, compared with $60,787 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 8.7 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 18,217 to 19,627 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.7% change. About 32.7% of households rent today, against 36.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 19.7% to 23.3%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Kingsland rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Kingsland, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Kingsland is $1,671/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $850/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,000/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $900/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,400/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($77,944/yr), Kingsland ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingsland an affordable city for renters?

Kingsland is considered affordable for renters. At $1,671/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($77,944/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Kingsland falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Kingsland?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,671/mo in Kingsland. The local median household income is $77,944/yr, meaning the typical Kingsland household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Kingsland?

Rent in Kingsland has increased 6.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Kingsland rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Kingsland is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #92 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,671/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kingsland?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Kingsland ($1,671/mo): Brunswick ($1,570/mo), Saint Marys ($1,588/mo), Jacksonville ($1,600/mo).

What percentage of Kingsland residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.7% of Kingsland households are renters, while 67.3% are owner-occupied. Kingsland leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Kingsland rent compare to the national average?

Kingsland's median rent of $1,671/mo is $294 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #92 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,671/mo, rent takes ~26% of Kingsland's median household income ($77,944/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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