Last updated on October 7, 2026

Average rent in
Madison, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Madison

$1,275/mo

decreased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Madison is $1,275 per month as of October 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $625 less per month.

$1.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Madison

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Madison rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Madison, GA

Average rent prices in Madison have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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 Madison, GA

Rent prices in Madison vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Madison is $949, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Madison run $757 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$2,547

No Change

57%

1 bedroom

$1,224

No Change

35%

2 bedroom

$1,250

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,400

7%

25%

4 bedroom

$6,500

5%

77%

Studio

Average rent

$2,547

Last year

57%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,224

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

35%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

77%

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

Compare median rent prices in Madison and Athens by all bedroom counts and property types.

Madison

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,580
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Madison, GA is 19% lower than the median rent in Athens, GA.

Discover rentals in Madison, GA

Canaan Crossing - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

Canaan Crossing

1200 Wheat St, Madison, GA 30650

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$649–$788

Carmichael Commons - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Carmichael Commons

1201 Currybury Rd, Madison, GA 30650

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$757–$1,086

Prior Farms - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Prior Farms

1001 Harrow St, Madison, GA 30650

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$799–$1,295

Madison Square - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Madison Square

Micha Way, Madison, GA 30650

2 beds

2 baths

$1,250

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Frequently asked questions for Madison, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Madison rental market.

How much is rent in Madison?

The average rent in Madison is $1,275 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Madison?

Average rent prices in Madison have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.

How does Madison rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Madison is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Madison?

To comfortably afford rent in Madison, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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