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Springfield

Pop. 2,974·47th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Springfield, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,924/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
-$41
Falling (Monthly)
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Springfield · $1,924
More expensive than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
37% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,924/mo, rent takes about 37% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$77,000/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
Research median
$1,010/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,088/yr
At $1,924/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.7% 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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Springfield rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Springfield, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Springfield is $1,924/mo as of July 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%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Springfield an affordable city for renters?

Springfield is considered moderate for renters. At $1,924/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($62,957/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Springfield slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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 $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,924/mo in Springfield. The local median household income is $62,957/yr, meaning the typical Springfield household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Springfield?

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

How does Springfield rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Springfield is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #47 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,924/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Springfield?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Springfield ($1,924/mo): Hardeeville ($1,499/mo), Pooler ($1,692/mo), Port Wentworth ($1,793/mo).

What percentage of Springfield residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.9% of Springfield households are renters, while 70.1% are owner-occupied. Springfield leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Springfield rent compare to the national average?

Springfield's median rent of $1,924/mo is $41 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #47 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,924/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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