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ZIP 30906

Part of Augusta, GA
Pop. 60,423·Richmond County·203rd most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,379/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$586
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ZIP 30906 · $1,379
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,900
Research median
$1,210/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
$16,548/yr
At $1,379/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyRichmond County
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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 (-0.6% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30906 (Augusta, GA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
60,423
Median income
$45,999
Median age
34.6
Renters
46.5%
Age distribution
26.4%
24.2%
23.1%
12.1%
14.2%
Under 1826.4%
18–3424.2%
35–5423.1%
55–6412.1%
65+14.2%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
27%
64.9%
White27%
Black64.9%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian0.5%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
15.7%
36.9%
35.7%
No HS diploma15.7%
HS diploma36.9%
Some college35.7%
Bachelor's+11.8%
Housing tenure
53.5%
46.5%
Owner53.5%
Renter46.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30906 in Augusta, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$992 → $1,379
up 39.0%
Income
$39,624 → $45,999
up 16.1%
Population
61,719 → 60,423
down 2.1%
Renter share
44.4% → 46.5%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
11.3% → 11.8%
+0.5 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 30906 in Augusta, GA has climbed by $387 per month, settling near $1,379 after starting the period at $992. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $39,624 in 2021 to $45,999 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 22.9 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 61,719 to 60,423 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change. About 46.5% of households rent today, against 44.4% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 30906 in Augusta, GA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30906 covers Augusta, GA. The median rent here is $1,379/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($45,999/yr), ZIP 30906 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30906?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30906 (Augusta, GA) is $1,379. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30906 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30906's median rent of $1,379/mo is $586 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30906 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30906 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #203 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,379/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30906?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,379/mo in ZIP 30906. The local median household income is $45,999/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30906?

Rent in ZIP 30906 has decreased 0.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 30906 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30906 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,379/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($45,999/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30906 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 30906 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.5% of ZIP 30906 households are renters, while 53.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30906 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30906 compare to the rest of Augusta?

ZIP 30906 is more affordable than Augusta overall. At $1,379/mo, it's $13 below the Augusta citywide median of $1,392/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30906 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30906 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,379/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 30906's median household income ($45,999/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30906 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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