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ZIP 30901

Part of Augusta, GA
Pop. 16,484·Richmond County·211th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,326/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.1%
Month-over-Month
-3.9%
vs US Median
-$639
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ZIP 30901 · $1,326
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$820
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,100
3 BR
$1,420
4 BR+
$1,730
Research median
$1,100/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,912/yr
At $1,326/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyRichmond County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.1% YoY, -3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30901 (Augusta, GA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,484
Median income
$25,163
Median age
35.1
Renters
76.1%
Age distribution
26.1%
23.6%
20.6%
19%
Under 1826.1%
18–3423.6%
35–5420.6%
55–6410.7%
65+19%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
19.8%
74.6%
White19.8%
Black74.6%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian1%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
22.1%
38.1%
25%
14.9%
No HS diploma22.1%
HS diploma38.1%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+14.9%
Housing tenure
23.9%
76.1%
Owner23.9%
Renter76.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30901 in Augusta, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$20,239 → $25,163
up 24.3%
Population
17,143 → 16,484
down 3.8%
Renter share
73.4% → 76.1%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
11.5% → 14.9%
+3.4 pts
Median age
38.1 → 35.1
-3.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $20,239 to $25,163 across the same window, up 24.3% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 3.8% since 2021, moving from about 17,143 residents to roughly 16,484. Renters now make up 76.1% of households, compared with 73.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 14.9% of adults here, versus 11.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30901 covers Augusta, GA. The median rent here is $1,326/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo.

At 63% of local median household income ($25,163/yr), ZIP 30901 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30901?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30901 (Augusta, GA) is $1,326. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30901's median rent of $1,326/mo is $639 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30901 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30901 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #211 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,326/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,326/mo in ZIP 30901. The local median household income is $25,163/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30901?

Rent in ZIP 30901 has increased 17.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30901 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,326/mo, rent takes approximately 63% of the local median household income ($25,163/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30901 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 30901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 76.1% of ZIP 30901 households are renters, while 23.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 30901 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 30901 compare to the rest of Augusta?

ZIP 30901 is more affordable than Augusta overall. At $1,326/mo, it's $66 below the Augusta citywide median of $1,392/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30901 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
63%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,326/mo, rent takes ~63% of ZIP 30901's median household income ($25,163/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30901 63%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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