How much does it cost to rent in Perry, GA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Perry, GA is $1,798. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Perry cheaper than other Georgia cities?

Perry falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #71 out of 135 cities at $1,798/mo.

When was Perry rent data last updated?

Perry rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Perry

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Pop. 23,001·71st most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Perry, GA

Median rent (all units)

$1,798/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

-$167

Rising (Monthly)

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Perry · $1,798

More affordable than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

28% of income

AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,798/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$72,000/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

Research median

$1,110/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

$21,576/yr

At $1,798/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.1% 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

Can you afford rent in Perry on your salary?

At $1,798/mo, how Perry rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $89,756/yr · Rent = 24% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,726/yr · Rent = 33.9% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $73,407/yr · Rent = 29.4% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $131,205/yr · Rent = 16.4% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $167,647/yr · Rent = 12.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,670/yr · Rent = 36.2% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $53,875/yr · Rent = 40% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $66,405/yr · Rent = 32.5% income

stretched

By apartment size

Perry rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in Perry

About renting in Perry, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Perry is $1,798/mo as of July 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 28% 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 $1,798/mo, rent takes approximately 28% 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 $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,798/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 July 2026.

How does Perry rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Perry is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #71 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,798/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Perry?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Perry ($1,798/mo): Macon ($1,244/mo), Warner Robins ($1,492/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.