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Newnan

Pop. 44,235·65th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Newnan, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,821/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$144
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Newnan · $1,821
More affordable than 52% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
73/100
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Rents are 12% below what Newnan's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,821/mo
Expected by trend
$2,057/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,585
1 BR
$1,650
2 BR
$1,825
3 BR
$2,200
4 BR+
$2,645
Research median
$1,825/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,852/yr
At $1,821/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Newnan, GA is majority owner-occupied, 40.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,235
Median income
$82,292
Median age
35.9
Renters
41.8%
Age distribution
24.2%
23.8%
28.1%
14.1%
Under 1824.2%
18–3423.8%
35–5428.1%
55–649.7%
65+14.1%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
50.5%
33.9%
White50.5%
Black33.9%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian4.3%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
22.5%
28.2%
40.7%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma22.5%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+40.7%
Housing tenure
58.2%
41.8%
Owner58.2%
Renter41.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Newnan, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,415 → $1,821
up 28.7%
Income
$71,630 → $82,292
up 14.9%
Population
41,598 → 44,235
up 6.3%
Renter share
44% → 41.8%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
37.2% → 40.7%
+3.5 pts
Median age
34.9 → 35.9
+1.0 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Newnan, GA has shifted from $1,415 to $1,821, up 28.7% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $82,292 today, compared with $71,630 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Newnan, GA adding about 2,637 residents over the five-year window, up 6.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 44% to 41.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 37.2% to 40.7% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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About renting in Newnan, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Newnan is $1,821/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,585/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,825/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,650/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,200/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($82,292/yr), Newnan ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Newnan an affordable city for renters?

Newnan is considered affordable for renters. At $1,821/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($82,292/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Newnan falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Newnan?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,821/mo in Newnan. The local median household income is $82,292/yr, meaning the typical Newnan household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Newnan?

Rent in Newnan has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Newnan neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Newnan are 30263 ($1,770/mo), and 30265 ($1,912/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Newnan is $1,821/mo.

How does Newnan rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Newnan is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #65 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,821/mo.

What percentage of Newnan residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.8% of Newnan households are renters, while 58.2% are owner-occupied. Newnan leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Newnan rent compare to the national average?

Newnan's median rent of $1,821/mo is $144 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #65 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,821/mo, rent takes ~27% of Newnan's median household income ($82,292/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Newnan 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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