City Report · GA

Winder

Pop. 19,437·34th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Winder, GA
Median rent (all units)
$2,068/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
+$106
Falling (Monthly)
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Winder · $2,068
More expensive than 62% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
61/100
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Rents are 5% below what Winder's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,068/mo
Expected by trend
$2,186/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Winder's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,300
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$1,810
4 BR+
$2,170
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,500/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,068 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
$24,816/yr
At $2,068/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.5% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Winder, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,437
Median income
$63,779
Median age
35.9
Renters
33.2%
Age distribution
24.9%
23.6%
27.3%
12.2%
Under 1824.9%
18–3423.6%
35–5427.3%
55–6412.2%
65+12%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
58.9%
19.3%
16.1%
White58.9%
Black19.3%
Hispanic16.1%
Asian3.1%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
32.7%
36.4%
19.3%
No HS diploma11.5%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college36.4%
Bachelor's+19.3%
Housing tenure
66.8%
33.2%
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Winder, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,754 → $2,068
up 17.9%
Income
$57,708 → $63,779
up 10.5%
Population
17,768 → 19,437
up 9.4%
Renter share
31.1% → 33.2%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
20.6% → 19.3%
-1.3 pts
Median age
37.1 → 35.9
-1.2 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Winder, GA has shifted from $1,754 to $2,068, up 17.9% since 2022. Median household income climbed from $57,708 to $63,779 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.5% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Winder, GA adding about 1,669 residents over the five-year window, up 9.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 31.1% to 33.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in Winder, 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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About renting in Winder, GA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Winder is $2,068/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,300/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,500/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,350/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,810/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($63,779/yr), Winder ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Winder an affordable city for renters?

Winder is considered moderate for renters. At $2,068/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($63,779/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Winder slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Winder?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,068/mo in Winder. The local median household income is $63,779/yr, meaning the typical Winder household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Winder?

Rent in Winder has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.5% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Winder rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Winder is one of the pricier cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #34 out of 133 tracked cities at $2,068/mo.

What percentage of Winder residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.2% of Winder households are renters, while 66.8% are owner-occupied. Winder leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Winder rent compare to the national average?

Winder's median rent of $2,068/mo is $106 (5%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #34 out of 133 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $2,068/mo, rent takes ~39% of Winder's median household income ($63,779/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Winder 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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