Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Mercer University, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Macon

$1,097/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Macon is $1,097 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $852 less per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Macon

297

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Macon rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Mercer University, GA

Average rent prices in Macon have decreased by 5% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Mercer University, GA

Rent prices in Macon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Macon is $1,017, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Macon run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,020.

Listings

Studio

$1,187

-

40%

1 bedroom

$945

-

3%

2 bedroom

$995

-

10%

3 bedroom

$1,200

-

10%

4 bedroom

$1,500

-

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,187

Last year

40%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$945

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

20%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mercer University, 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.

Discover rentals in Mercer University, GA

4310 Capitol Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Macon

4310 Capitol Avenue - 1

4310 Capitol Ave #1, Macon, GA 31206

2 beds

1 bath

$500

House for rent

Available Jun 11

3838 Grand Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Macon

SINGLE_FAMILY - Macon, GA

3838 Grand Ave, Macon, GA 31204

2 beds

1 bath

$575

House for rent

455 Pursley Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

455 Pursley Street

455 Pursley St, Macon, GA 31201

1 bed

1 bath

$600–$750

Apartment for rent

465 Craft St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Macon

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for Mercer University, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Macon rental market.

How much is rent in Macon?

The average rent in Macon is $1,097 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Macon?

Average rent prices in Macon have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Macon rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Macon is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $852 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.

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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