Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Macon, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Macon, GA rent rose 4.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,145/month. Renters are paying $9 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent remains essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Macon is 39.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Southeast.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Macon rent for $1,042/month, 1-bedrooms for $895/month, 2-bedrooms for $989/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,295/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,950/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Macon
$1,145/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Macon is $1,145 per month as of September 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $755 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Macon
310
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Macon rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Macon, GA
Average rent prices in Macon have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 $995, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Macon run $899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,042 | 2% | 26% | |
1 bedroom | $895 | 1% |  6% | |
2 bedroom | $989 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,295 | 1% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $1,950 | 2% | 15% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Macon, GA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $995 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $775 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $715 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,042
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$989
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Macon, GA.
Apartments
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$775
Houses
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$715
Last 30 days
3%
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
40%lower than the national median
19%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Macon, GA is 26% lower than the median rent in Byron, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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1%$1,835
3%$1,100
$1,289
32%$1,069
12%$1,130
22%$1,720
15%$1,992
4%$1,690
16%$1,870
1%$1,350
1%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 & Services | 9% higher |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 1% higher |
| Housing | 27% lower |
| Transportation | 6% lower |
| Utilities | 1% higher |
Discover rentals in Macon, GA
3d ago
3080 Rice Mill Rd, Macon, GA 31206
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$645–$945
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Macon
2 beds
1 bath
$680
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Macon
2 beds
0 baths
$795
$695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Macon
3783 San Juan Ave #A, Macon, GA 31206
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
23h ago
Verified
520 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Macon, GA 31201
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,577–$3,356
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Macon
401 Tivoli Way, Macon, GA 31220
4 beds
3 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Macon
3 beds
2 baths
$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Macon
1473 Calhoun St, Macon, GA 31201
3 beds
2 baths
$2,550
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
6229 Thomaston Rd, Macon, GA 31220
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,129–$2,887
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
3871 Northside Dr, Macon, GA 31210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,135
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5243 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,110–$2,090
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
291 Plantation Centre Dr N, Macon, GA 31210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$930–$2,625
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6229 Thomaston Rd, Macon, GA 31220
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,129–$2,887
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4150 Arkwright Rd, Macon, GA 31210
1 –2 beds
1–2 baths
$976–$2,144
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
3871 Northside Dr, Macon, GA 31210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,135
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5243 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,110–$2,090
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6229 Thomaston Rd, Macon, GA 31220
3 beds
2 baths
$1,146–$2,797
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
3871 Northside Dr, Macon, GA 31210
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$970–$1,135
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5243 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,110–$2,090
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3990 Riverside Park Blvd, Macon, GA 31210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,210–$1,730
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,145 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Macon?
Average rent prices in Macon have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Macon rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Macon is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $755 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 $46,000/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).