Can A Retail Salesperson Afford Rent in Dublin, GA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 35.5% of gross income.
Dublin rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia state estimate).
About rent and a retail salesperson salary
Retail pay sits below the rent threshold needed for solo apartment living in most US metros, which is the central tension behind the widely studied retail-housing affordability gap. At the national-average retail salary, the 30% rule supports about $927 a month in rent — below the median one-bedroom rent in nearly every metro tracked here. The per-city pages show which markets are least out of reach.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Georgia cities have lower median rent than Dublin, which improves the affordability math on a retail salesperson salary:
Compare with full rent data for Dublin
View full rent data for Dublin, GA →Frequently asked questions
Can a retail salesperson afford rent in Dublin, GA?
Median rent in Dublin is $1,042 a month. A typical retail salesperson in Georgia earns about $35,217 a year, which makes that rent 35.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a retail salesperson afford in Dublin?
Using the 30% rule, a retail salesperson salary in Georgia (~$35,217/yr) supports up to $880 a month in rent. Dublin's current median rent is $1,042/mo, which is $162/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a retail salesperson work to cover rent in Dublin?
At an hourly equivalent of about $17 an hour, a retail salesperson in Georgia works roughly 61.5 hours a month to cover Dublin's median rent of $1,042.
Where is rent cheaper than Dublin for a retail salesperson?
Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Augusta ($1,030/mo), Jonesboro ($1,020/mo), Hinesville ($1,018/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a retail salesperson salary.