City Report · GA

Springfield

Pop. 2,974·34th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Springfield, GA

Median rent (all units)

$1,965/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.5%

Month-over-Month

+1.8%

vs US Median

+$33

Reported rents

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Springfield · $1,965

More expensive than 58% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Affordability

37% of income

MODERATE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,965/mo, rent takes about 37% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$79,000/yr

Local median income

$62,957/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Springfield's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

2 BR

$1,010

3 BR

$1,269

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,010/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,965 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: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in Springfield changed +2.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 115 Georgia cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.3%.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Springfield.

Annual cost

$23,580/yr

At $1,965/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Springfield, GA is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

2,974

Median income

$62,957

Median age

34.4

Renters

29.9%

Age distribution

20.7%

31%

21.3%

14.5%

12.4%

Under 1820.7%

18–3431%

35–5421.3%

55–6414.5%

65+12.4%

Gender

47.2%

52.8%

Male47.2%

Female52.8%

Race & ethnicity

72.8%

20.2%

White72.8%

Black20.2%

Hispanic3.9%

Other3%

Education (25+)

45.5%

25.1%

18.4%

No HS diploma10.9%

HS diploma45.5%

Some college25.1%

Bachelor's+18.4%

Housing tenure

70.1%

29.9%

Owner70.1%

Renter29.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Springfield, GA has changed in 5 years

Income

$59,931 → $62,957

up 5.0%

Population

2,891 → 2,974

up 2.9%

Renter share

37.6% → 29.9%

-7.7 pts

Bachelor's+

19.1% → 18.4%

-0.7 pts

Median age

31.3 → 34.4

+3.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Springfield, GA now reports about $62,957, up from $59,931 in 2021. The population has grown by 2.9% since 2021, moving from about 2,891 residents to roughly 2,974. Renters now make up 29.9% of households, compared with 37.6% five years ago.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Springfield on your salary?

At $1,965/mo, how Springfield rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $89,756/yr · Rent = 26.3% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,726/yr · Rent = 37% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $73,407/yr · Rent = 32.1% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $131,205/yr · Rent = 18% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $167,647/yr · Rent = 14.1% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,670/yr · Rent = 39.5% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $53,875/yr · Rent = 43.8% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $66,405/yr · Rent = 35.5% income

stretched

By apartment size

Springfield rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Springfield, GA

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Springfield is $1,965/mo as of October 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,010/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,269/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($62,957/yr), Springfield ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Springfield?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,965/mo in Springfield. The local median household income is $62,957/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Springfield?

Rent in Springfield has risen 2.5% over the past year.

How does Springfield rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Springfield is one of the pricier among Georgia cities for rent, ranking #34 of 133 tracked cities at $1,965/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Springfield changed +2.5%, against a typical +2.3% across the 115 Georgia cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Springfield?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Springfield ($1,965/mo) include Hardeeville ($1,658/mo), Port Wentworth ($1,784/mo), and Pooler ($1,827/mo).

Income Affordability

37%

MODERATE

At $1,965/mo, rent takes ~37% of Springfield's median household income ($62,957/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Springfield 37%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.99%

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