Last updated on November 4, 2026

Average rent in
Mercer University, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Macon

$1,075/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Macon is $1,075 per month as of October 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $825 less per month.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Macon

327

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Macon rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 increased by 1% 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 $975, whereas a house costs $1,212. 1-bedroom apartments in Macon run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$900

-

-

1 bedroom

$850

-

13%

2 bedroom

$981

-

8%

3 bedroom

$1,215

-

2%

4 bedroom

$1,788

-

22%

Studio

Average rent

$900

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$981

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,215

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,788

Last year

22%

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 Mercer University, GA.

Apartments

Average rent

$975

Last year

9%

Condos

Average rent

$850

Last year

6%

Houses

Average rent

$1,212

Last year

11%

Rooms

Average rent

$810

Last year

4%

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.

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1125 Riverside Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Macon

2

1125 Riverside Dr #B, Macon, GA 31201

2 beds

1 bath

$499

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3375 Antioch Road B side - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

3375 Antioch Road B side

3375 Antioch Rd, Macon, GA 31206

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3373 Vineville Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Macon

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2032 Lowe St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Macon

2032 Lowe Street - B

2032 Lowe St #B, Macon, GA 31204

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
520 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.6

Excellent

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520 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

520 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Macon, GA 31201

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,637–$2,951

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
909 College St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Macon

3 Bedroom 3.5 bath, walk to Mercer

909 College St #NA, Macon, GA 31201

3 beds

3.5 baths

$2,400

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
The Massee Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
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1d ago

8.3

Very good

The Massee Apartments

347 College St, Macon, GA 31201

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$725–$2,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1473 Calhoun Street Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Macon

3 beds

2 baths

$2,325

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Northwood Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Northwood Apartment Homes

6229 Thomaston Rd, Macon, GA 31220

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$967–$2,741

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Riverstone - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

18h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Riverstone

3990 Riverside Park Blvd, Macon, GA 31210

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,210–$1,820

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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The Vistas - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

20h ago

9.9

Excellent

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The Vistas

4150 Arkwright Rd, Macon, GA 31210

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,001–$2,259

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Austin Chase Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Austin Chase Apartments

291 Plantation Centre Dr N, Macon, GA 31210

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,009–$2,551

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Northwood Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Northwood Apartment Homes

6229 Thomaston Rd, Macon, GA 31220

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$967–$2,741

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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The Vistas - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

20h ago

9.9

Excellent

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The Vistas

4150 Arkwright Rd, Macon, GA 31210

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,001–$2,259

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Austin Chase Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Austin Chase Apartments

291 Plantation Centre Dr N, Macon, GA 31210

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,009–$2,551

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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2621 Jeffersonville Rd #106 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 Bed 2 Bath Home Available for Lease at Avalon GA - Apply Now!

2621 Jeffersonville Rd #106, Macon, GA 31217

3 beds

2 baths

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Riverstone - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

18h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Riverstone

3990 Riverside Park Blvd, Macon, GA 31210

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,210–$1,820

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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The Vistas - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

20h ago

9.9

Excellent

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The Vistas

4150 Arkwright Rd, Macon, GA 31210

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,001–$2,259

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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3559 Joycliff Road - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

7.4

Very good

3559 Joycliff Road

3559 Joycliff Rd, Macon, GA 31211

3 beds

2 baths

$1,036

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Timber Pointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.1

Very good

Timber Pointe Apartments

2050 Old Clinton Rd, Macon, GA 31211

2 beds

1 bath

$899

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,075 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Macon?

Average rent prices in Macon have increased 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 $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 $43,000/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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