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Lagrange

Pop. 32,078·121st most expensive in Georgia·Lagrange rents are up 8.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,380/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$582
Rising (Monthly)
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Lagrange · $1,380
More affordable than 83% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
47/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are right about where Lagrange's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,380/mo
Expected by trend
$1,362/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$950
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,710
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,160/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,380 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: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,560/yr
At $1,380/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.5% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lagrange, GA is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,078
Median income
$43,708
Median age
35
Renters
60.3%
Age distribution
25.9%
24.1%
24.9%
14.8%
Under 1825.9%
18–3424.1%
35–5424.9%
55–6410.3%
65+14.8%
Gender
45.6%
54.4%
Male45.6%
Female54.4%
Race & ethnicity
38.6%
50.9%
White38.6%
Black50.9%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian3.7%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
12.9%
34.9%
24.3%
27.9%
No HS diploma12.9%
HS diploma34.9%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+27.9%
Housing tenure
39.7%
60.3%
Owner39.7%
Renter60.3%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Lagrange, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,193 → $1,380
up 15.7%
Income
$37,007 → $43,708
up 18.1%
Population
31,053 → 32,078
up 3.3%
Renter share
60.6% → 60.3%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
21.6% → 27.9%
+6.3 pts
Median age
34.4 → 35
+0.6 yrs

The median rent in Lagrange, GA stood at $1,193 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,380, reflecting a 15.7% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $37,007 in 2021 to $43,708 more recently. The population has grown by 3.3% since 2021, moving from about 31,053 residents to roughly 32,078. College-educated residents now make up 27.9% of adults here, versus 21.6% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Lagrange, GA market of 2023.

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About renting in Lagrange, GA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Lagrange is $1,380/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $950/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,160/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $970/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,440/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($43,708/yr), Lagrange ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lagrange an affordable city for renters?

Lagrange is considered moderate for renters. At $1,380/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($43,708/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lagrange slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Lagrange?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,380/mo in Lagrange. The local median household income is $43,708/yr, meaning the typical Lagrange household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lagrange?

Rent in Lagrange has increased 8.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Lagrange neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Lagrange are 30241 ($1,381/mo), and 30240 ($1,388/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Lagrange is $1,380/mo.

How does Lagrange rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Lagrange is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #121 out of 133 tracked cities at $1,380/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lagrange?

Columbus is nearby and more affordable at $1,314/mo, which is $66 less than Lagrange.

What percentage of Lagrange residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.3% of Lagrange households are renters, while 39.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Lagrange has a strong rental market.

How does Lagrange rent compare to the national average?

Lagrange's median rent of $1,380/mo is $582 (30%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #121 out of 133 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,380/mo, rent takes ~38% of Lagrange's median household income ($43,708/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lagrange 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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