Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Palmetto, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Palmetto

$1,795/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Palmetto is $1,795 per month as of May 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $155 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Palmetto

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Palmetto rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Palmetto, GA

Average rent prices in Palmetto have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 Palmetto, GA

Rent prices in Palmetto vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Palmetto is $1,823, whereas a house costs $1,845. 1-bedroom apartments in Palmetto run $1,619 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.

Listings

Studio

$1,369

-

4%

1 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

29%

2 bedroom

$1,833

5%

44%

3 bedroom

$1,845

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,655

8%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,369

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,833

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

44%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,655

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

12%

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

Compare median rent prices in Palmetto and Brooks by all bedroom counts and property types.

Palmetto

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,295
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Palmetto, GA is 22% lower than the median rent in Brooks, GA.

Discover rentals in Palmetto, GA

165 Pine Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

165 Pine Terrace

165 Pine Ter, Palmetto, GA 30268

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

165 Pine Ter #165 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Palmetto

165 Pine Ter #165, Palmetto, GA 30268

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

House for rent

635 Magnolia Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Palmetto

Fantastic 3bd/2.5ba home! Coming soon!

635 Magnolia Cir, Palmetto, GA 30268

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,690

House for rent

7266 Tiderace Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Palmetto

4 beds

3 baths

$1,995

$1,695

Price drop

House for rent

Available May 4

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Frequently asked questions for Palmetto, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Palmetto rental market.

How much is rent in Palmetto?

The average rent in Palmetto is $1,795 per month as of May 9, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Palmetto?

Average rent prices in Palmetto have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Palmetto rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Palmetto is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $155 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Palmetto?

To comfortably afford rent in Palmetto, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Palmetto?

Palmetto offers good options for renters with pets, as 32% of available listings welcome companion animals. Pet-friendly policies are among the most common amenities in the city's rental market, tied with outdoor space availability.

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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