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Rossville

Pop. 3,978·116th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Rossville, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,459/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
+4.1%
vs US Median
-$503
Rising (Monthly)
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Rossville · $1,459
More affordable than 78% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,459/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$58,000/yr
Local median income
$59,191/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Rossville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,690
4 BR+
$1,820
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,340/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,459 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

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$17,508/yr
At $1,459/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, +4.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Rossville, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,978
Median income
$59,191
Median age
44.5
Renters
39.7%
Age distribution
17.8%
18.4%
34.1%
19.7%
Under 1817.8%
18–3418.4%
35–5434.1%
55–6410.1%
65+19.7%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
83.8%
White83.8%
Black3.5%
Hispanic7.2%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
17.3%
37.7%
22.5%
22.5%
No HS diploma17.3%
HS diploma37.7%
Some college22.5%
Bachelor's+22.5%
Housing tenure
60.3%
39.7%
Owner60.3%
Renter39.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Rossville, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,173 → $59,191
up 59.2%
Population
3,982 → 3,978
down 0.1%
Renter share
40.9% → 39.7%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
17.6% → 22.5%
+4.9 pts
Median age
41.2 → 44.5
+3.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $59,191 today, compared with $37,173 five years earlier. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 17.6% to 22.5%.

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By apartment size

Rossville rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Rossville, GA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Rossville is $1,459/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,160/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,340/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,210/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,690/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($59,191/yr), Rossville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Rossville an affordable city for renters?

Rossville is considered moderate for renters. At $1,459/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($59,191/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Rossville slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Rossville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,459/mo in Rossville. The local median household income is $59,191/yr, meaning the typical Rossville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Rossville?

Rent in Rossville has increased 4.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Rossville rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Rossville is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #116 out of 133 tracked cities at $1,459/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Rossville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Rossville ($1,459/mo): Fort Oglethorpe ($1,166/mo), Red Bank ($1,320/mo), East Ridge ($1,379/mo).

What percentage of Rossville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.7% of Rossville households are renters, while 60.3% are owner-occupied. Rossville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Rossville rent compare to the national average?

Rossville's median rent of $1,459/mo is $503 (26%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #116 out of 133 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,459/mo, rent takes ~30% of Rossville's median household income ($59,191/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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