City Report · GA

Moultrie

Pop. 14,588·126th most expensive in Georgia·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,285/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.5%
vs US Median
-$647
Reported rents
Rising (Monthly)
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Moultrie · $1,285
More affordable than 89% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,285/mo, rent takes about 35% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$51,000/yr
Local median income
$43,670/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Moultrie's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$433
1 BR
$589
2 BR
$850
3 BR
$810
4 BR+
$1,140
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$850/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,285 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: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($43,670) is $1,092 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($810); a 4-bedroom is $1,140.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Moultrie. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$15,420/yr
At $1,285/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +7.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Moultrie, GA is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,588
Median income
$43,670
Median age
35.5
Renters
59%
Age distribution
24.8%
24.2%
25.6%
17.4%
Under 1824.8%
18–3424.2%
35–5425.6%
55–648%
65+17.4%
Gender
52.2%
47.8%
Male52.2%
Female47.8%
Race & ethnicity
40.4%
45.9%
12.2%
White40.4%
Black45.9%
Hispanic12.2%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
19.3%
37.3%
24%
19.5%
No HS diploma19.3%
HS diploma37.3%
Some college24%
Bachelor's+19.5%
Housing tenure
41%
59%
Owner41%
Renter59%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Moultrie, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$33,929 → $43,670
up 28.7%
Population
14,621 → 14,588
down 0.2%
Renter share
54.3% → 59%
+4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
18.6% → 19.5%
+0.9 pts
Median age
35 → 35.5
+0.5 yrs

Median household income rose from $33,929 to $43,670 between 2021 and 2024, a 28.7% shift. Renters now make up 59% of households, compared with 54.3% five years ago.

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At $1,285/mo, how Moultrie rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Moultrie rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Moultrie, GA

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Moultrie is $1,285/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $433/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $850/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $589/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $810/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($43,670/yr), Moultrie ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Moultrie?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,285/mo in Moultrie. The local median household income is $43,670/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Moultrie?

Rent in Moultrie has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Moultrie rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Moultrie is one of the more affordable among Georgia cities for rent, ranking #126 of 133 tracked cities at $1,285/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Moultrie?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Moultrie ($1,285/mo) include Albany ($985/mo).
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,285/mo, rent takes ~35% of Moultrie's median household income ($43,670/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Moultrie 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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