Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Macon, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Macon, GA rent slipped 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,125/month. Renters today are paying $73 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Macon sits 42.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost market for renters despite having a smaller inventory of 346 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Macon run around $945/month, 1-bedrooms at $906/month, and 2-bedrooms at $975/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,295/month and 4+ bedrooms go up to $1,850/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,300/month compared to $990/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Median rent
Median rent in Macon
$1,125/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Macon is $1,125 per month as of June 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $825 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Macon
346
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 2% 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 $990, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Macon run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $989.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $945 |  3% | 24% | |
1 bedroom | $905 | 4% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $975 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,295 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,850 | 4% | 10% |
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 | $990 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $982 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,300 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $794 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$945
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$905
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
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
$990
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$982
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$794
Last 30 days
2%
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
42%lower than the national median
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Macon, GA is 25% lower than the median rent in Byron, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,500
12%$1,400
18%$1,825
2%$952
$1,450
23%$1,037
15%$1,709
8%$1,735
4%$1,975
2%$1,725
15%$1,980
6%$1,299
3%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
4d ago
House for rent in Macon
4310 Capitol Ave #1, Macon, GA 31206
2 beds
1 bath
$500
House for rent
Available Jun 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Macon
3838 Grand Ave, Macon, GA 31204
2 beds
1 bath
$575
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Macon
906 Thomas St #1, Macon, GA 31206
2 beds
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available Mar 19
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Macon
738 Liberty St #730, Macon, GA 31201
2 beds
1 bath
$680
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Macon
329 Eagle Ridge Rd, Macon, GA 31216
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Macon
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
$2,900
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Macon
401 Tivoli Way, Macon, GA 31220
4 beds
3 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Macon
4270 Laura Ann Pl #NA, Macon, GA 31210
4 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
Verified
6229 Thomaston Rd, Macon, GA 31220
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$990–$2,897
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4150 Arkwright Rd, Macon, GA 31210
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$957–$2,296
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
291 Plantation Centre Dr N, Macon, GA 31210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$940–$2,620
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
5243 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,120–$2,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
6229 Thomaston Rd, Macon, GA 31220
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$990–$2,897
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4150 Arkwright Rd, Macon, GA 31210
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$957–$2,296
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
291 Plantation Centre Dr N, Macon, GA 31210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$940–$2,620
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2621 Jeffersonville Rd #23, Macon, GA 31217
3 beds
2 baths
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
3d ago
Verified
6229 Thomaston Rd, Macon, GA 31220
3 beds
2 baths
$1,268–$2,897
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4150 Arkwright Rd, Macon, GA 31210
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$957–$2,296
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3871 Northside Dr, Macon, GA 31210
3 beds
2 baths
$1,160
Apartment for rent
8h ago
3559 Joycliff Rd, Macon, GA 31211
3 beds
2 baths
$1,036
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 $1,125 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Macon?
Average rent prices in Macon have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Macon rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Macon is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $825 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 $45,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Macon?
Macon's rental market in 2025 shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $970 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,000 per month. These figures represent decreases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 10.1% and two-bedrooms down 3.1%.
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).