ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30909

Part of Augusta, GA

Pop. 46,501·Richmond County·204th most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,362/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

-$570

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ZIP 30909 · $1,362

More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,100

1 BR

$1,310

2 BR

$1,480

3 BR

$1,910

4 BR+

$2,330

Research median

$1,480/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 30909 usually run 0.7% below trend in January and 0.9% above it in July, about $22 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30909 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30909 changed +4.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30909 rose 37.5% while median household income rose 36.6% ($52,247 to $71,364). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 30909 is 45.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 9 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($71,364) is $1,784 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,480); a 3-bedroom is $1,910.

Rank in Augusta

4th cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Augusta.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30901, 8 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,175/mo), about $2,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30909. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,344/yr

At $1,362/mo median

Location

CityAugusta

StateGA

CountyRichmond County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30909 (Augusta, GA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 40.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

46,501

Median income

$71,364

Median age

36.7

Renters

52.5%

Age distribution

19.5%

27.1%

26.6%

15.9%

Under 1819.5%

18–3427.1%

35–5426.6%

55–6410.9%

65+15.9%

Gender

46.3%

53.7%

Male46.3%

Female53.7%

Race & ethnicity

37.6%

46.9%

White37.6%

Black46.9%

Hispanic6.4%

Asian3.2%

Other6%

Education (25+)

22.2%

30.8%

40.5%

No HS diploma6.6%

HS diploma22.2%

Some college30.8%

Bachelor's+40.5%

Housing tenure

47.5%

52.5%

Owner47.5%

Renter52.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30909 in Augusta, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,035 → $1,362

up 31.6%

Income

$58,447 → $71,364

up 22.1%

Population

42,498 → 46,501

up 9.4%

Renter share

51.7% → 52.5%

+0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

38.2% → 40.5%

+2.3 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 30909 in Augusta, GA has shifted from $1,035 to $1,362, up 31.6% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $58,447 to $71,364 across the same window, up 22.1% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 30909 in Augusta, GA adding about 4,003 residents over the five-year window, up 9.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 38.2% to 40.5% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 30909 in Augusta, GA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30909 covers Augusta, GA. The median rent here is $1,362/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($71,364/yr), ZIP 30909 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30909?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,362/mo in ZIP 30909. The local median household income is $71,364/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30909?

Rent in ZIP 30909 has risen 4.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 30909?

Asking rents in ZIP 30909 are usually lowest in January, about 0.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $22 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 30909?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30909 rose 37.5% while median household income rose 36.6%, from $52,247 to $71,364. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 30909 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30909 is one of the more affordable among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #204 of 234 at $1,362/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30909 changed +4.8%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.