Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Jefferson, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Jefferson

$2,100/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jefferson is $2,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jefferson

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jefferson rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Jefferson, GA

Average rent prices in Jefferson have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Jefferson, GA

Rent prices in Jefferson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jefferson is $2,135, whereas a house costs $2,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson run $1,410 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

20%

2 bedroom

$1,395

15%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,950

6%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,307

1%

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,307

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Jefferson and Athens by all bedroom counts and property types.

Jefferson

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,597
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson, GA is 31% higher than the median rent in Athens, GA.

Discover rentals in Jefferson, GA

428 Galilee Church Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jefferson

Residential Lease, Jefferson, GA

428 Galilee Church Rd, Jefferson, GA 30549

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

624 Canal St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jefferson

Residential Lease, Jefferson, GA

624 Canal St, Jefferson, GA 30549

4 beds

2.5 baths

$1,900

175 Spinner Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jefferson

Residential Lease, Jefferson, GA

175 Spinner Dr, Jefferson, GA 30549

4 beds

2 baths

$2,000

599 Gordon St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Jefferson

4 beds

2 baths

$2,400

$2,200

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for Jefferson, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Jefferson rental market.

How much is rent in Jefferson?

The average rent in Jefferson is $2,100 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jefferson?

Average rent prices in Jefferson have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Jefferson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jefferson is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Jefferson?

To comfortably afford rent in Jefferson, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the best rental deals in Jefferson, with rents running about 12% lower than the peak month of June.

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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