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Perry

Pop. 23,001·79th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Perry, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,733/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.6%
vs US Median
-$229
Falling (Monthly)
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Perry · $1,733
More affordable than 59% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,733/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$69,000/yr
Local median income
$76,909/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Perry's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$900
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,480
4 BR+
$1,740
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,110/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,733 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,796/yr
At $1,733/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Perry, GA is majority owner-occupied, 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,001
Median income
$76,909
Median age
36.2
Renters
35.2%
Age distribution
23.7%
24.8%
26.1%
14.4%
Under 1823.7%
18–3424.8%
35–5426.1%
55–6411.1%
65+14.4%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
57.7%
32.7%
White57.7%
Black32.7%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian1.7%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
25.2%
37.9%
28.8%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma25.2%
Some college37.9%
Bachelor's+28.8%
Housing tenure
64.8%
35.2%
Owner64.8%
Renter35.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Perry, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,789 → $76,909
up 22.5%
Population
20,227 → 23,001
up 13.7%
Renter share
34.5% → 35.2%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
27.1% → 28.8%
+1.7 pts
Median age
36.8 → 36.2
-0.6 yrs

Median household income rose from $62,789 to $76,909 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.5% shift. The population has grown by 13.7% since 2021, moving from about 20,227 residents to roughly 23,001.

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Salary vs rent

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At $1,733/mo, how Perry rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Perry rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Perry, GA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Perry is $1,733/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $900/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,110/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,000/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,480/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($76,909/yr), Perry ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Perry an affordable city for renters?

Perry is considered affordable for renters. At $1,733/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($76,909/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Perry falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Perry?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,733/mo in Perry. The local median household income is $76,909/yr, meaning the typical Perry household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Perry?

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

How does Perry rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Perry is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #79 out of 133 tracked cities at $1,733/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Perry?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Perry ($1,733/mo): Macon ($1,249/mo), Warner Robins ($1,464/mo).

What percentage of Perry residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.2% of Perry households are renters, while 64.8% are owner-occupied. Perry leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Perry rent compare to the national average?

Perry's median rent of $1,733/mo is $229 (12%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #79 out of 133 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,733/mo, rent takes ~27% of Perry's median household income ($76,909/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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