Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Jefferson, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Jefferson

$2,264/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jefferson is $2,264 per month as of June 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $314 more per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jefferson

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jefferson rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,539, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson run $1,370 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,285.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,099

8%

23%

2 bedroom

$1,395

9%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,012

7%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,450

3%

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,012

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

3%

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$2,264
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson, GA is 46% higher than the median rent in Athens, GA.

Discover rentals in Jefferson, GA

33 Maria Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Jefferson

3 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Condo for rent

Available Jun 4

797 Shallowford Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jefferson

4 Bedroom house located in Jefferson, GA!

797 Shallowford Rd, Jefferson, GA 30549

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,099

House for rent

750 Shallowford Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Jefferson

Beautiful 5 Bedroom Home in Jefferson!

750 Shallowford Rd, Jefferson, GA 30549

5 beds

3 baths

$2,150

House for rent

1421 Jefferson Station Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jefferson

House for rent

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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 $2,264 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jefferson?

Average rent prices in Jefferson have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Jefferson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jefferson is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $314 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 $91,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Jefferson, GA offers affordable rental options with 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month in 2025. 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly, making them an accessible step up for renters needing additional space.

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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