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Macon

Pop. 156,578·127th most expensive in Georgia·Macon rents are up 5.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,249/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$713
Stable (Monthly)
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Macon · $1,249
More affordable than 91% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
68/100
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Rents are 9% below what Macon's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,249/mo
Expected by trend
$1,369/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,033
1 BR
$1,101
2 BR
$1,275
3 BR
$1,536
4 BR+
$1,703
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,275/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,249 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
$14,988/yr
At $1,249/mo median
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Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Macon, GA is roughly split between renters and owners, 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
156,578
Median age
36.8
Renters
48.6%
Age distribution
24.4%
23.6%
23.3%
12.3%
16.4%
Under 1824.4%
18–3423.6%
35–5423.3%
55–6412.3%
65+16.4%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
35.3%
54.9%
White35.3%
Black54.9%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian2.3%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
12.6%
31.3%
29.9%
26.3%
No HS diploma12.6%
HS diploma31.3%
Some college29.9%
Bachelor's+26.3%
Housing tenure
51.4%
48.6%
Owner51.4%
Renter48.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Macon, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$929 → $1,249
up 34.4%
Population
156,711 → 156,578
down 0.1%
Renter share
47.1% → 48.6%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
25.5% → 26.3%
+0.8 pts
Median age
36.2 → 36.8
+0.6 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Macon, GA has increased by $320 per month, settling near $1,249 after starting the period at $929. About 48.6% of households rent today, against 47.1% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Macon, GA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Macon rent by bedroom count

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Local insights

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About renting in Macon, GA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Macon is $1,249/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,033/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,275/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,101/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,536/mo.

At 21% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Macon ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Macon an affordable city for renters?

Macon is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,249/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Macon falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Macon?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,249/mo in Macon.

Is rent going up or down in Macon?

Rent in Macon has increased 5.2% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Macon neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Macon are 31206 ($1,155/mo), 31204 ($1,178/mo), and 31211 ($1,181/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Macon is $1,249/mo.

How does Macon rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Macon is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #127 out of 133 tracked cities at $1,249/mo.

What percentage of Macon residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.6% of Macon households are renters, while 51.4% are owner-occupied. Macon leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Macon rent compare to the national average?

Macon's median rent of $1,249/mo is $713 (36%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #127 out of 133 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,249/mo, rent takes ~21% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Macon 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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