Last updated on June 29, 2026

Average rent in
Albany, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Albany rent stands today

    Rent in Albany, GA is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $885/month. Month-to-month rent increased 1.1%, while the year-over-year dollar change of $2 is negligible for renters.

  • Vs. national rents

    Albany rents run roughly 0.5× the $1,950/month national median. The city has a small total rental inventory of 116 units, reflecting a compact market.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for about $310/month, 1-bedrooms for $625/month, and 2-bedrooms for $825/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,022/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,498/month. Houses rent higher at $1,065/month compared to apartments at $825/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Albany

$885/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Albany is $885 per month as of June 2026. This is 55% below the national average rent, or $1,065 less per month.

$0.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Albany

116

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Albany rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Albany, GA

Average rent prices in Albany have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Albany, GA

Rent prices in Albany vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Albany is $825, whereas a house costs $1,065. 1-bedroom apartments in Albany run $675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.

Listings

Studio

$310

No Change

41%

1 bedroom

$625

5%

2%

2 bedroom

$825

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,022

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,497

5%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$310

Last year

41%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$625

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,022

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Albany, GA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Albany, GA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Albany and Cusseta by all bedroom counts and property types.

Albany

Median rent price$885
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$925
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Albany, GA is 4% lower than the median rent in Cusseta, GA.

Cost of living in Albany, GA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services6% lower
Groceries4% lower
Health4% lower
Housing40% lower
Transportation12% lower
Utilities11% lower

Discover rentals in Albany, GA

821 Corn Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Albany

Corn Avenue 821 - 1

821 Corn Ave #1, Albany, GA 31701

2 beds

1 bath

$450

House for rent

Available Jun 12

306 S Van Buren St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Albany

House for rent

1210 Gillespie Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.1

Very good

1210 Gillespie Avenue

1210 Gillespie Ave, Albany, GA 31707

2 beds

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

2 Bedroom 1 Bath Brick Unit - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

2 Bedroom 1 Bath Brick Unit

309 Flintside Dr, Albany, GA 31701

2 beds

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Albany, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Albany rental market.

How much is rent in Albany?

The average rent in Albany is $885 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Albany?

Average rent prices in Albany have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Albany rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Albany is 55% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,065 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Albany?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Albany are Stonebridge ($799/mo), Palmyra Heights ($850/mo), and Radium Springs ($875/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Albany?

To comfortably afford rent in Albany, you'd need to earn approximately $35,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Albany?

Albany's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $650 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $790 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's available inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Albany