Last updated on August 4, 2026

Average rent in
Jefferson, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Jefferson

$2,182/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jefferson is $2,182 per month as of August 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $242 more per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jefferson

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,402, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson run $1,410 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,285.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,200

2%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,360

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,000

9%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,525

2%

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,360

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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$2,182
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,513
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson, GA is 44% higher than the median rent in Athens, GA.

Discover rentals in Jefferson, GA

26 Maria Cir - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Jefferson

3 beds

1 bath

$1,295

$1,195

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 1

33 Maria Cir - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Jefferson

3 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Condo for rent

Available Jun 29

1421 Jefferson Station Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jefferson

House for rent

229 Springbrook Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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4 beds

3 baths

$2,375

$2,170

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 8

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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 $2,182 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jefferson?

Average rent prices in Jefferson have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Jefferson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jefferson is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $242 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 $87,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Jefferson average around $1,330/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,560/month.

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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