Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Savannah, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Savannah, GA rent slipped 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters today are paying $155 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $2,067 in June 2025.

  • Savannah sits 1.6% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 833 total rentals offering a moderate market size for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in Savannah rent for a median of $2,100/month while apartments sit at $1,718/month. Studios are around $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,555/month, covering a broad spectrum of prices across property types and bedroom counts.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Groveland Kensington Park rents fell 57.9% year over year to $1,600/month across 21 rentals, a local decline compared to the citywide 5.0% drop. Hutchinson Island also saw a decline of 56.2%. Oakhurst rents rose 27.3%, a notable gain among Savannah neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Savannah

$1,900/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Savannah is $1,900 per month as of July 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $30 less per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Savannah

833

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Savannah rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Savannah, GA

Average rent prices in Savannah have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Savannah, GA

Rent prices in Savannah vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Savannah is $1,717, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Savannah run $1,580 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,500

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,691

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,150

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,555

9%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,691

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,555

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

24%

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

Compare median rent prices in Savannah and Bloomingdale by all bedroom counts and property types.

Savannah

Median rent price$1,900
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,295
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Savannah, GA is 17% lower than the median rent in Bloomingdale, GA.

Cost of living in Savannah, GA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services4% lower
Groceries2% higher
Health1% lower
Housing27% lower
Transportation1% lower
Utilities1% higher

Discover rentals in Savannah, GA

Fellwood II - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Fellwood II

1325 Exley St, Savannah, GA 31415

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$660–$1,432

Apartment for rent

515 Pennsylvania Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.5

Very good

515 Pennsylvania Ave

515 Pennsylvania Ave, Savannah, GA 31404

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$675–$875

Apartment for rent

14 Rice Mill Road Port Wentworth - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Savannah

House for rent

Available Jan 10

Fellwood I - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Fellwood I

1401 Fellwood Dr, Savannah, GA 31415

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$950–$1,694

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Savannah, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Savannah rental market.

How much is rent in Savannah?

The average rent in Savannah is $1,900 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Savannah?

Average rent prices in Savannah have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Savannah rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Savannah is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $30 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Savannah?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Savannah are West Savannah ($1,416/mo), Chatham Parkway ($1,650/mo), and Cuyler Brownsville ($1,650/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Savannah?

To comfortably afford rent in Savannah, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Savannah average around $1,610/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,720/month.

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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