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Lithia Springs

Pop. 16,875·108th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Lithia Springs, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,565/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$397
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Lithia Springs · $1,565
More affordable than 72% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
65/100
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Rents are 7% below what Lithia Springs's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,565/mo
Expected by trend
$1,690/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,500
1 BR
$1,550
2 BR
$1,720
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,490
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,720/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,565 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
$18,780/yr
At $1,565/mo median
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.3% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lithia Springs, GA is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 26% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,875
Median income
$62,417
Median age
29.7
Renters
54.5%
Age distribution
22.9%
33.1%
21.2%
Under 1822.9%
18–3433.1%
35–5421.2%
55–6411.3%
65+11.6%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
31.2%
43%
23.3%
White31.2%
Black43%
Hispanic23.3%
Asian1.2%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
15%
29.3%
29.7%
26%
No HS diploma15%
HS diploma29.3%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+26%
Housing tenure
45.5%
54.5%
Owner45.5%
Renter54.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Lithia Springs, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,300 → $1,565
up 20.4%
Income
$49,568 → $62,417
up 25.9%
Population
15,825 → 16,875
up 6.6%
Renter share
58.1% → 54.5%
-3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
28.3% → 26%
-2.3 pts
Median age
31.5 → 29.7
-1.8 yrs

Rent in Lithia Springs, GA has increased 20.4% since 2021, going from about $1,300 per month to roughly $1,565 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in Lithia Springs, GA now reports about $62,417, up from $49,568 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 5.5 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 15,825 to 16,875 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.6% change. About 54.5% of households rent today, against 58.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 28.3% to 26%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Lithia Springs, GA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Lithia Springs is $1,565/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,500/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,720/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,550/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,070/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($62,417/yr), Lithia Springs ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lithia Springs an affordable city for renters?

Lithia Springs is considered moderate for renters. At $1,565/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($62,417/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lithia Springs slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Lithia Springs?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,565/mo in Lithia Springs. The local median household income is $62,417/yr, meaning the typical Lithia Springs household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lithia Springs?

Rent in Lithia Springs has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Lithia Springs rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Lithia Springs is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #108 out of 133 tracked cities at $1,565/mo.

What percentage of Lithia Springs residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.5% of Lithia Springs households are renters, while 45.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Lithia Springs has a strong rental market.

How does Lithia Springs rent compare to the national average?

Lithia Springs's median rent of $1,565/mo is $397 (20%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #108 out of 133 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,565/mo, rent takes ~30% of Lithia Springs's median household income ($62,417/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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