Last updated on October 14, 2026

Average rent in
Cartersville, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Cartersville rent stands today

    Cartersville, GA rent slipped 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,715/month. Renters today are paying $502 less per month on average than last year, though rents rose 2.8% month over month most recently.

  • Cartersville is 9.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city has 119 total rentals, positioning it as a smaller market with value for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $929/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,377/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,500/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,755/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,250/month. The bedroom-tier rents show a broad range for different household sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Cartersville

$1,715/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cartersville is $1,715 per month as of October 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $185 less per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cartersville

119

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cartersville rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Cartersville, GA

Average rent prices in Cartersville have increased by 3% 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 Cartersville, GA

Rent prices in Cartersville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cartersville is $1,535, whereas a house costs $1,807. 1-bedroom apartments in Cartersville run $1,378 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,637.

Listings

Studio

$929

No Change

21%

1 bedroom

$1,377

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,500

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,755

No Change

12%

4 bedroom

$2,250

2%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$929

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,377

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,755

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

32%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cartersville, 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 Cartersville, GA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cartersville and Acworth by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cartersville

Median rent price$1,715
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,152
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cartersville, GA is 20% lower than the median rent in Acworth, GA.

Discover rentals in Cartersville, GA

Cassville Oaks Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Cassville Oaks Apartments

320 Roth Ln Se, Cartersville, GA 30120

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
334 Jackson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cartersville

Quiet area in the city

334 Jackson St, Cartersville, GA 30120

2 beds

2 baths

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
131 Etowah Dr ##B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cartersville

3 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Cartersville

Stonehaven Falls

3 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms in Cartersville, GA 30121

3 beds

2 baths

$1,355

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Cartersville, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Cartersville rental market.

How much is rent in Cartersville?

The average rent in Cartersville is $1,715 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cartersville?

Average rent prices in Cartersville have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Cartersville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cartersville is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $185 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cartersville?

To comfortably afford rent in Cartersville, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December sees the lowest rent in Cartersville while July has the highest, with about a 9% difference between peak and off-peak months, so searching in December might result in lower prices compared to summer months.

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).

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