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Pendergrass

Pop. 3,435·41st most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Pendergrass, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,980/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$15
Rising (Monthly)
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Pendergrass · $1,980
More expensive than 58% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,980/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$79,000/yr
Local median income
$90,341/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Pendergrass's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$1,920
Research median
$1,380/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
$23,760/yr
At $1,980/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pendergrass, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,435
Median income
$90,341
Median age
31.2
Renters
20.7%
Age distribution
36.8%
28.6%
23.9%
Under 1836.8%
18–3428.6%
35–5423.9%
55–646.8%
65+3.9%
Gender
54.3%
45.7%
Male54.3%
Female45.7%
Race & ethnicity
65.8%
18.2%
23.8%
White65.8%
Black18.2%
Hispanic23.8%
Asian4.7%
Education (25+)
14.1%
24.1%
29.7%
32.1%
No HS diploma14.1%
HS diploma24.1%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+32.1%
Housing tenure
79.3%
20.7%
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Pendergrass, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,241 → $90,341
up 32.4%
Population
1,356 → 3,435
up 153.3%
Renter share
22.7% → 20.7%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
21.1% → 32.1%
+11.0 pts
Median age
31.9 → 31.2
-0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $68,241 in 2021 to $90,341 more recently. Census counts show Pendergrass, GA adding about 2,079 residents over the five-year window, up 153.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 22.7% to 20.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.1% to 32.1% across the same window.

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Pendergrass rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Pendergrass, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Pendergrass is $1,980/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,080/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,380/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,230/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,710/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($90,341/yr), Pendergrass ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pendergrass an affordable city for renters?

Pendergrass is considered affordable for renters. At $1,980/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($90,341/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pendergrass falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Pendergrass?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,980/mo in Pendergrass. The local median household income is $90,341/yr, meaning the typical Pendergrass household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pendergrass?

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

How does Pendergrass rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Pendergrass is one of the pricier cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #41 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,980/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pendergrass?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Pendergrass ($1,980/mo): Commerce ($1,514/mo), Jefferson ($1,773/mo).

What percentage of Pendergrass residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.7% of Pendergrass households are renters, while 79.3% are owner-occupied. Pendergrass leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pendergrass rent compare to the national average?

Pendergrass's median rent of $1,980/mo is $15 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #41 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,980/mo, rent takes ~26% of Pendergrass's median household income ($90,341/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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