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Stockbridge

Pop. 35,737·106th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Stockbridge, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,593/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$372
Falling (Monthly)
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Stockbridge · $1,593
More affordable than 70% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
82/100
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Rents are 16% below what Stockbridge's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,593/mo
Expected by trend
$1,895/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,510
1 BR
$1,570
2 BR
$1,740
3 BR
$2,100
4 BR+
$2,520
Research median
$1,740/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
$19,116/yr
At $1,593/mo median
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Rents are softening (up only 1.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Stockbridge, GA is majority owner-occupied, 31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,737
Median income
$70,136
Median age
37.4
Renters
44%
Age distribution
24.6%
21.5%
30.3%
12.4%
Under 1824.6%
18–3421.5%
35–5430.3%
55–6411.3%
65+12.4%
Gender
44.2%
55.8%
Male44.2%
Female55.8%
Race & ethnicity
16%
66.5%
White16%
Black66.5%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian6.8%
Other3%
Education (25+)
24.1%
36.4%
31.8%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma24.1%
Some college36.4%
Bachelor's+31.8%
Housing tenure
56%
44%
Owner56%
Renter44%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Stockbridge, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,285 → $1,593
up 24.0%
Income
$61,939 → $70,136
up 13.2%
Population
28,567 → 35,737
up 25.1%
Renter share
52.8% → 44%
-8.8 pts
Bachelor's+
34% → 31.8%
-2.2 pts
Median age
36.4 → 37.4
+1.0 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Stockbridge, GA has shifted from $1,285 to $1,593, up 24.0% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $61,939 to $70,136 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.2% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Stockbridge, GA adding about 7,170 residents over the five-year window, up 25.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 52.8% to 44%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 34% to 31.8% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in Stockbridge, GA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Stockbridge is $1,593/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,510/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,740/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,570/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,100/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($70,136/yr), Stockbridge ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Stockbridge an affordable city for renters?

Stockbridge is considered affordable for renters. At $1,593/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($70,136/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Stockbridge falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Stockbridge?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,593/mo in Stockbridge. The local median household income is $70,136/yr, meaning the typical Stockbridge household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Stockbridge?

Rent in Stockbridge has increased 1.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Stockbridge rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Stockbridge is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #106 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,593/mo.

What percentage of Stockbridge residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44% of Stockbridge households are renters, while 56% are owner-occupied. Stockbridge leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Stockbridge rent compare to the national average?

Stockbridge's median rent of $1,593/mo is $372 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #106 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,593/mo, rent takes ~27% of Stockbridge's median household income ($70,136/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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