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Milledgeville

Pop. 16,748·128th most expensive in Georgia·Milledgeville rents are up 7.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,236/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.8%
Month-over-Month
-4.3%
vs US Median
-$726
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Milledgeville · $1,236
More affordable than 91% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
36% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,236/mo, rent takes about 36% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$49,000/yr
Local median income
$41,616/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Milledgeville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$810
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,040
3 BR
$1,260
4 BR+
$1,570
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,040/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,236 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
$14,832/yr
At $1,236/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.8% YoY, -4.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Milledgeville, GA is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,748
Median income
$41,616
Median age
28.5
Renters
66.9%
Age distribution
48.5%
19.2%
Under 1811%
18–3448.5%
35–5419.2%
55–649.7%
65+11.5%
Gender
55.7%
44.3%
Male55.7%
Female44.3%
Race & ethnicity
49.6%
41.5%
White49.6%
Black41.5%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian3.4%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
16%
33.1%
29.8%
21.1%
No HS diploma16%
HS diploma33.1%
Some college29.8%
Bachelor's+21.1%
Housing tenure
33.1%
66.9%
Owner33.1%
Renter66.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Milledgeville, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,053 → $41,616
up 15.4%
Population
17,278 → 16,748
down 3.1%
Renter share
62.5% → 66.9%
+4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
26.7% → 21.1%
-5.6 pts
Median age
26.6 → 28.5
+1.9 yrs

Median household income grew from $36,053 to $41,616 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.4% shift. Headcount in the area went from 17,278 to 16,748 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.1% change. About 66.9% of households rent today, against 62.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 26.7% to 21.1%.

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By apartment size

Milledgeville rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Milledgeville, GA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Milledgeville is $1,236/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $810/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,040/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $900/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,260/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($41,616/yr), Milledgeville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Milledgeville an affordable city for renters?

Milledgeville is considered moderate for renters. At $1,236/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($41,616/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Milledgeville slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Milledgeville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,236/mo in Milledgeville. The local median household income is $41,616/yr, meaning the typical Milledgeville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Milledgeville?

Rent in Milledgeville has increased 7.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Milledgeville rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Milledgeville is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #128 out of 133 tracked cities at $1,236/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Milledgeville?

Dublin is nearby and more affordable at $1,096/mo, which is $140 less than Milledgeville.

What percentage of Milledgeville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.9% of Milledgeville households are renters, while 33.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Milledgeville has a strong rental market.

How does Milledgeville rent compare to the national average?

Milledgeville's median rent of $1,236/mo is $726 (37%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #128 out of 133 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,236/mo, rent takes ~36% of Milledgeville's median household income ($41,616/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Milledgeville 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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