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Moultrie

Pop. 14,588·133rd most expensive in Georgia·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,195/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$770
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Moultrie · $1,195
More affordable than 90% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,195/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$48,000/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
Research median
$850/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$14,340/yr
At $1,195/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 (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% 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 $1,195/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.

Local insights

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About renting in Moultrie, GA

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Moultrie is $1,195/mo as of March 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 33% 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

Is Moultrie an affordable city for renters?

Moultrie is considered moderate for renters. At $1,195/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($43,670/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Moultrie slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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 $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,195/mo in Moultrie. The local median household income is $43,670/yr, meaning the typical Moultrie household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Moultrie?

Rent in Moultrie has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Moultrie rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Moultrie is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #133 out of 143 tracked cities at $1,195/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Moultrie?

Albany is nearby and more affordable at $937/mo, which is $258 less than Moultrie.

What percentage of Moultrie residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59% of Moultrie households are renters, while 41% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Moultrie has a strong rental market.

How does Moultrie rent compare to the national average?

Moultrie's median rent of $1,195/mo is $770 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #133 out of 143 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,195/mo, rent takes ~33% of Moultrie's median household income ($43,670/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Moultrie 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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