Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Macon, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Macon, GA rent slipped 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,054/month. Renters today are paying $44 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since late 2024.

  • Macon is 44.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, reflecting its position as a more accessible market with 346 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    In Macon, studios rent for $995/month, 1-bedrooms for $825/month, 2-bedrooms for $950/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,250/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,849/month. These figures show the range renters face across bedroom sizes in the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Studio segment in Macon rose 38.2% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline. This increase contrasts with the overall market trend and shows a unique dynamic for smaller units.

Median rent

Median rent in Macon

$1,054/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Macon is $1,054 per month as of October 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $846 less per month.

$0.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Macon

346

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Macon rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Macon, GA

Average rent prices in Macon have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Macon, GA

Rent prices in Macon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Macon is $952, whereas a house costs $1,212. 1-bedroom apartments in Macon run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$995

No Change

38%

1 bedroom

$825

6%

13%

2 bedroom

$950

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$1,849

5%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,849

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in Macon and Byron by all bedroom counts and property types.

Macon

Median rent price$1,054
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Macon, GA is 34% lower than the median rent in Byron, GA.

Cost of living in Macon, 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 & Services8% higher
Groceries2% lower
Health1% lower
Housing27% lower
Transportation7% lower
UtilitiesNo difference

Discover rentals in Macon, GA

1125 Riverside Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Macon

2

1125 Riverside Dr #B, Macon, GA 31201

2 beds

1 bath

$499

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
738 Liberty St #730 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Macon

2 beds

1 bath

$680

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.
3375 Antioch Road B side - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

3375 Antioch Road B side

3375 Antioch Rd, Macon, GA 31206

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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.
3373 Vineville Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Macon

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Macon, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Macon rental market.

How much is rent in Macon?

The average rent in Macon is $1,054 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Macon?

Average rent prices in Macon have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Macon rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Macon is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $846 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Macon?

To comfortably afford rent in Macon, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

October offers the lowest rents in Macon, while December sees the highest prices, creating roughly a 3.7% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.

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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