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

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Valdosta, GA is $1,345. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Valdosta cheaper than other Georgia cities?

Valdosta is among the more affordable cities in Georgia, ranking #123 out of 135 cities at $1,345/mo.

When was Valdosta rent data last updated?

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

Is Valdosta a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, Valdosta is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (up only 0.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

City Report · GA

Valdosta

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Pop. 55,252·123rd most expensive in Georgia·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$1,345/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.8%

Month-over-Month

-1.5%

vs US Median

-$620

Falling (Monthly)

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Valdosta · $1,345

More affordable than 85% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

63/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 7% below what Valdosta's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,345/mo

Expected by trend

$1,438/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Valdosta's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$940

1 BR

$947

2 BR

$1,230

3 BR

$1,643

4 BR+

$1,903

Research median

$1,230/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

$16,140/yr

At $1,345/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (up only 0.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Valdosta, GA is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

55,252

Median income

$45,925

Median age

28.9

Renters

58.3%

Age distribution

22.6%

36%

19.2%

14.2%

Under 1822.6%

18–3436%

35–5419.2%

55–648%

65+14.2%

Gender

45.5%

54.5%

Male45.5%

Female54.5%

Race & ethnicity

36.3%

55.4%

White36.3%

Black55.4%

Hispanic5.6%

Asian1.3%

Other1.4%

Education (25+)

31.7%

28.7%

28.3%

No HS diploma11.3%

HS diploma31.7%

Some college28.7%

Bachelor's+28.3%

Housing tenure

41.7%

58.3%

Owner41.7%

Renter58.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Valdosta, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$933 → $1,345

up 44.2%

Income

$35,188 → $45,925

up 30.5%

Population

55,417 → 55,252

down 0.3%

Renter share

61.3% → 58.3%

-3.0 pts

Bachelor's+

27.1% → 28.3%

+1.2 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in Valdosta, GA has climbed by $412 per month, settling near $1,345 after starting the period at $933. Household income in the area moved from $35,188 to $45,925 across the same window, up 30.5% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 13.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 58.3% of households rent today, against 61.3% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Valdosta, GA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Valdosta on your salary?

At $1,345/mo, how Valdosta rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $89,756/yr · Rent = 18% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,726/yr · Rent = 25.3% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $73,407/yr · Rent = 22% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $131,205/yr · Rent = 12.3% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $167,647/yr · Rent = 9.6% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,670/yr · Rent = 27% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $53,875/yr · Rent = 30% income

affordable

Electrician

Avg $66,405/yr · Rent = 24.3% income

affordable

By apartment size

Valdosta rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Valdosta, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Valdosta is $1,345/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $940/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,230/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $947/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,643/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($45,925/yr), Valdosta ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Valdosta an affordable city for renters?

Valdosta is considered moderate for renters. At $1,345/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($45,925/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Valdosta slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Valdosta?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,345/mo in Valdosta. The local median household income is $45,925/yr, meaning the typical Valdosta household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Valdosta?

Rent in Valdosta has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Valdosta neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Valdosta are 31601 ($1,135/mo), 31602 ($1,252/mo), and 31605 ($1,565/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Valdosta is $1,345/mo.

How does Valdosta rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Valdosta is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #123 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,345/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Valdosta?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Valdosta ($1,345/mo): Moultrie ($1,195/mo), Waycross ($1,200/mo).

What percentage of Valdosta residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.3% of Valdosta households are renters, while 41.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Valdosta has a strong rental market.

How does Valdosta rent compare to the national average?

Valdosta's median rent of $1,345/mo is $620 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #123 out of 135 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

35%

MODERATE

At $1,345/mo, rent takes ~35% of Valdosta's median household income ($45,925/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Valdosta 35%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.99%

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