Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Madison, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Madison

$1,690/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Madison is $1,690 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $259 less per month.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Madison

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased 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 Madison, GA

Rent prices in Madison vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Madison is $1,497, whereas a house costs $2,245. 1-bedroom apartments in Madison run $1,445 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

2%

-

1 bedroom

$1,166

No Change

22%

2 bedroom

$1,495

3%

23%

3 bedroom

$2,297

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,595

12%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,166

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,297

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

3%

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$1,690
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Madison, GA is 6% higher than the median rent in Athens, GA.

Discover rentals in Madison, GA

Madison Square - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Madison Square

Micha Way, Madison, GA 30650

2 beds

2 baths

$1,300

Apartment for rent

1105B Micha Way - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Madison

Condo for rent

Available May 22

1081A Micha Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Madison

Madison Square - 1081 A, Madison

1081A Micha Way, Madison, GA 30650

2 beds

2 baths

$1,300

Apartment for rent

Available May 22

483 Vine St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Madison

483 Vine Street - B

483 Vine St #B, Madison, GA 30650

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

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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 $1,690 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Madison?

Average rent prices in Madison have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Madison rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Madison is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $259 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 $68,000/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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