City Report · GA

Woodstock

Pop. 37,381·18th most expensive in Georgia·Woodstock rents are up 8.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,149/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
+$184
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Woodstock · $2,149
More expensive than 67% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
61/100
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Rents are 6% below what Woodstock's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,149/mo
Expected by trend
$2,273/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,825
1 BR
$1,900
2 BR
$2,100
3 BR
$2,530
4 BR+
$3,045
Research median
$2,100/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
$25,788/yr
At $2,149/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.7% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Woodstock, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 52.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,381
Median income
$103,496
Median age
36.6
Renters
36%
Age distribution
22.9%
24.4%
28.9%
13.2%
Under 1822.9%
18–3424.4%
35–5428.9%
55–6410.6%
65+13.2%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
72.3%
White72.3%
Black8.3%
Hispanic9.8%
Asian5.2%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
15.3%
29%
52.3%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma15.3%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+52.3%
Housing tenure
64%
36%
Owner64%
Renter36%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Woodstock, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,549 → $2,149
up 38.7%
Income
$92,648 → $103,496
up 11.7%
Population
33,857 → 37,381
up 10.4%
Renter share
35% → 36%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
49.7% → 52.3%
+2.6 pts

Rent in Woodstock, GA has increased 38.7% since 2021, going from about $1,549 per month to roughly $2,149 today. Household income in the area moved from $92,648 to $103,496 across the same window, up 11.7% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 27.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 33,857 to 37,381 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 49.7% to 52.3%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Woodstock, GA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Woodstock rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Woodstock, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Woodstock is $2,149/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,825/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,100/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,900/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,530/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($103,496/yr), Woodstock ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodstock an affordable city for renters?

Woodstock is considered affordable for renters. At $2,149/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($103,496/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Woodstock falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Woodstock?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,149/mo in Woodstock. The local median household income is $103,496/yr, meaning the typical Woodstock household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Woodstock?

Rent in Woodstock has increased 8.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Woodstock neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Woodstock are 30189 ($2,039/mo), and 30188 ($2,168/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Woodstock is $2,149/mo.

How does Woodstock rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Woodstock is one of the pricier cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #18 out of 135 tracked cities at $2,149/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Woodstock?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Woodstock ($2,149/mo): Marietta ($1,717/mo), Kennesaw ($1,774/mo), Holly Springs ($2,120/mo).

What percentage of Woodstock residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36% of Woodstock households are renters, while 64% are owner-occupied. Woodstock leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Woodstock rent compare to the national average?

Woodstock's median rent of $2,149/mo is $184 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #18 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,149/mo, rent takes ~25% of Woodstock's median household income ($103,496/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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