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Leesburg

Pop. 3,542·113th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Leesburg, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,497/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.3%
Month-over-Month
-7.8%
vs US Median
-$465
Falling (Monthly)
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Leesburg · $1,497
More affordable than 76% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,497/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$60,000/yr
Local median income
$79,460/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Leesburg's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,730
4 BR+
$2,080
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,280/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,497 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
$17,964/yr
At $1,497/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.3% YoY, -7.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Leesburg, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,542
Median income
$79,460
Median age
34.6
Renters
41.7%
Age distribution
28.3%
23.2%
32.2%
Under 1828.3%
18–3423.2%
35–5432.2%
55–645.3%
65+11.2%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
54.5%
33.4%
White54.5%
Black33.4%
Hispanic4.2%
Other7.5%
Education (25+)
30.3%
30.5%
27.9%
No HS diploma11.3%
HS diploma30.3%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+27.9%
Housing tenure
58.3%
41.7%
Owner58.3%
Renter41.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Leesburg, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,551 → $79,460
up 17.6%
Population
3,407 → 3,542
up 4.0%
Renter share
45.2% → 41.7%
-3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
27% → 27.9%
+0.9 pts
Median age
32.1 → 34.6
+2.5 yrs

Median household income rose from $67,551 to $79,460 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.6% shift. The population has grown by 4.0% since 2021, moving from about 3,407 residents to roughly 3,542. Renters now make up 41.7% of households, compared with 45.2% five years ago.

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By apartment size

Leesburg rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Leesburg, GA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Leesburg is $1,497/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,100/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,280/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,130/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,730/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($79,460/yr), Leesburg ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Leesburg an affordable city for renters?

Leesburg is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,497/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($79,460/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Leesburg falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Leesburg?

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 $1,497/mo in Leesburg. The local median household income is $79,460/yr, meaning the typical Leesburg household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Leesburg?

Rent in Leesburg has decreased 1.3% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Leesburg rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Leesburg is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #113 out of 133 tracked cities at $1,497/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Leesburg?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Leesburg ($1,497/mo): Americus ($958/mo), Albany ($1,023/mo), Moultrie ($1,195/mo).

What percentage of Leesburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.7% of Leesburg households are renters, while 58.3% are owner-occupied. Leesburg leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Leesburg rent compare to the national average?

Leesburg's median rent of $1,497/mo is $465 (24%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #113 out of 133 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,497/mo, rent takes ~23% of Leesburg's median household income ($79,460/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Leesburg 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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