City Report · GA

Villa Rica

Pop. 18,551·52nd most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Villa Rica, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,876/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$86
Falling (Monthly)
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Villa Rica · $1,876
More expensive than 51% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
81/100
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Rents are 16% below what Villa Rica's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,876/mo
Expected by trend
$2,221/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,470
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,040
4 BR+
$2,450
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,690/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,876 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
$22,512/yr
At $1,876/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.1% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Villa Rica, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 28.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,551
Median income
$87,803
Median age
31.4
Renters
34.8%
Age distribution
29.9%
25.9%
24.4%
Under 1829.9%
18–3425.9%
35–5424.4%
55–649.3%
65+10.5%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
37.9%
47.4%
White37.9%
Black47.4%
Hispanic7.9%
Asian0.7%
Other6.2%
Education (25+)
25%
39.9%
28.4%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma25%
Some college39.9%
Bachelor's+28.4%
Housing tenure
65.2%
34.8%
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Villa Rica, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,464 → $1,876
up 28.1%
Income
$76,544 → $87,803
up 14.7%
Population
16,863 → 18,551
up 10.0%
Renter share
40% → 34.8%
-5.2 pts
Bachelor's+
26.9% → 28.4%
+1.5 pts
Median age
34.2 → 31.4
-2.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Villa Rica, GA has shifted from $1,464 to $1,876, up 28.1% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $76,544 in 2021 to $87,803 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Villa Rica, GA adding about 1,688 residents over the five-year window, up 10.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 40% to 34.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Villa Rica, GA market of 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Villa Rica is $1,876/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,470/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,690/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,530/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,040/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($87,803/yr), Villa Rica ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Rica an affordable city for renters?

Villa Rica is considered affordable for renters. At $1,876/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($87,803/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Villa Rica falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Villa Rica?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,876/mo in Villa Rica. The local median household income is $87,803/yr, meaning the typical Villa Rica household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Villa Rica?

Rent in Villa Rica has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Villa Rica rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Villa Rica is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #52 out of 133 tracked cities at $1,876/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Villa Rica?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Villa Rica ($1,876/mo): Bremen ($1,295/mo), Temple ($1,872/mo).

What percentage of Villa Rica residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.8% of Villa Rica households are renters, while 65.2% are owner-occupied. Villa Rica leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Villa Rica rent compare to the national average?

Villa Rica's median rent of $1,876/mo is $86 (4%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #52 out of 133 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,876/mo, rent takes ~26% of Villa Rica's median household income ($87,803/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Villa Rica 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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