Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 28, 2026
Average rent in
Albany, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Albany
$875/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Albany is $875 per month as of September 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,025 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Albany
124
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Albany rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Albany, GA
Average rent prices in Albany have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $800, whereas a house costs $995. 1-bedroom apartments in Albany run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $365 | No Change | 50% | |
1 bedroom | $700 |  1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $800 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $995 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,350 | 8% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albany State University | $835 | |
Blaylock Commercial Park | $800 | |
Dixie Heights | $875 | |
Downtown Albany | $800 | |
Jackson Heights | $825 | |
Palmyra Heights | $895 | |
Radium Springs | $875 | |
River Pointe Plantation | $825 | |
Stonebridge | $900 | |
Westwood | $895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $800 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $812 | 4% | - | |
Houses | $995 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$365
Last year
50%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
10%
Radium Springs
Average rent
$875
Dixie Heights
Average rent
$875
Palmyra Heights
Average rent
$895
Jackson Heights
Average rent
$825
Downtown Albany
Average rent
$800
River Pointe Plantation
Average rent
$825
Blaylock Commercial Park
Average rent
$800
Albany State University
Average rent
$835
Westwood
Average rent
$895
Stonebridge
Average rent
$900
Apartments
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$812
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
9%
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
54%lower than the national median
53%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Albany, GA is 3% lower than the median rent in Cusseta, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$900
$1,550
37%$1,895
65%$1,885
16%$1,795
3%$1,850
32%$1,435
4%$1,797
69%$1,500
10%$1,099
$1,299
5%$1,190
12%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 & Services | 6% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 4% lower |
| Housing | 40% lower |
| Transportation | 12% lower |
| Utilities | 10% lower |
Discover rentals in Albany, GA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Albany
430 Dorsett Ave #A, Albany, GA 31701
2 beds
1.5 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
5d+ ago
Jackson Heights condo for rent in Albany
2 beds
1 bath
$500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
303 Flintside Dr, Albany, GA 31701
2 beds
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Albany
2 beds
1 bath
$550
House for rent
5d+ ago
Radium Springs house for rent in Albany
4 beds
3 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Albany
4 beds
3 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Albany
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Albany
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
2415 Brierwood Dr, Albany, GA 31705
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$800–$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 27
2d ago
Verified
500 Pinson Rd, Albany, GA 31705
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$700–$900
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 27
5d+ ago
Verified
12036 Putnam Boulevard, Albany, GA 31705
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,326
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 6
1d ago
House for rent in Albany
1421 Edgerly Ave #142, Albany, GA 31707
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
Verified
3315 Sylvester Hwy #65, Albany, GA 31705
3 beds
2 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 26
2d ago
Verified
2415 Brierwood Dr, Albany, GA 31705
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$800–$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 27
5d+ ago
Verified
12036 Putnam Boulevard, Albany, GA 31705
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,326
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 6
5d+ ago
Verified
1224 Paul Ln #1224P, Albany, GA 31705
3 beds
2 baths
$908
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 26
2d ago
Verified
2415 Brierwood Dr, Albany, GA 31705
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$800–$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 27
2d ago
Verified
500 Pinson Rd, Albany, GA 31705
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$700–$900
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 27
5d+ ago
Verified
12036 Putnam Boulevard, Albany, GA 31705
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,326
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 6
5d+ ago
Verified
2710 W Oakridge Dr #41, Albany, GA 31721
3 beds
2 baths
$965
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 26
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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 $875 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Albany?
Average rent prices in Albany have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Albany rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Albany is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Albany?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Albany are Downtown Albany ($800/mo), Blaylock Commercial Park ($800/mo), and Jackson Heights ($825/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?
February offers the lowest rents in Albany, running about 3.9% below March prices, while December sees the least competition with lower overall demand.
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).