Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Macon, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Macon, GA rent has softened year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. The rent declined by 1.3%, a modest change with a $22 decrease from last year, while month-over-month rent is unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Macon is 43.0% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in the Southeast. The city offers 303 total rentals across a mix of property types.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Macon rent for $1,275/month, 1-bedrooms for $900/month, 2-bedrooms for $975/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,925/month. This shows the range of rents across bedroom sizes in the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Macon
$1,100/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Macon is $1,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $830 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Macon
303
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 1% 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 $1,025, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Macon run $920 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,275 |  7% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $900 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $975 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,925 | 1% | 9% |
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 | $1,025 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $800 | 21% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,250 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $758 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
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
$1,025
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
21%
Houses
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$758
Last 30 days
13%
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
43%lower than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Macon, GA is 31% lower than the median rent in Byron, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$1,295
4%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
19h ago
3559 Joycliff Rd, Macon, GA 31211
3 beds
2 baths
$425–$1,036
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Macon
3 beds
1 bath
$500
House for rent
Available Jul 15
2h ago
3080 Rice Mill Rd, Macon, GA 31206
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$625–$925
Apartment 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 Sep 21
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
205 Saddle Creek Ct, Macon, GA 31210
4 beds
3 baths
$3,150
House for rent
Available Sep 1
22h ago
Verified
520 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Macon, GA 31201
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,735–$3,092
Apartment for rent
17h ago
347 College St, Macon, GA 31201
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$2,600
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
6229 Thomaston Rd, Macon, GA 31220
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$998–$3,036
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
4150 Arkwright Rd, Macon, GA 31210
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,026–$2,442
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
291 Plantation Centre Dr N, Macon, GA 31210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$920–$2,560
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3990 Riverside Park Blvd, Macon, GA 31210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,190–$2,230
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
6229 Thomaston Rd, Macon, GA 31220
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$998–$3,036
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
4150 Arkwright Rd, Macon, GA 31210
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,026–$2,442
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
291 Plantation Centre Dr N, Macon, GA 31210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$920–$2,560
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3871 Northside Dr, Macon, GA 31210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,160
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
4150 Arkwright Rd, Macon, GA 31210
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,026–$2,442
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3990 Riverside Park Blvd, Macon, GA 31210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,190–$2,230
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2140 Ingleside Ave, Macon, GA 31204
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
3d 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 $1,100 per month as of July 25, 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 1% since last year.
How does Macon rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Macon is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $830 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 $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Macon?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Macon average around $940/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,000/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).