Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Statesboro, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Statesboro, GA rent slipped 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters today are paying $36 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.5% month-over-month increase in September 2026.

  • Statesboro sits 18.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 154 total rentals mostly composed of houses, making it a smaller market with value options for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Renters in Statesboro find a wide range of options, from 1-bedroom units at $975/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,000/month. The $1,550/month citywide median reflects this spread, with studios at $1,525/month and 3-bedrooms at $1,650/month providing choices across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Statesboro

$1,550/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Statesboro is $1,550 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Statesboro

154

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Statesboro rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Statesboro, GA

Average rent prices in Statesboro have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Statesboro, GA

Rent prices in Statesboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Statesboro is $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Statesboro run $960 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,255.

Listings

Studio

$1,525

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$975

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,325

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,650

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,000

6%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,525

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

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

Compare median rent prices in Statesboro and Allenhurst by all bedroom counts and property types.

Statesboro

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Statesboro, GA is 6% lower than the median rent in Allenhurst, GA.

Cost of living in Statesboro, 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 & Services12% lower
Groceries6% lower
Health4% lower
Housing22% lower
Transportation12% lower
Utilities1% higher

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Frequently asked questions for Statesboro, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Statesboro rental market.

How much is rent in Statesboro?

The average rent in Statesboro is $1,550 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Statesboro?

Average rent prices in Statesboro have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Statesboro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Statesboro is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Statesboro?

To comfortably afford rent in Statesboro, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the best rental deals in Statesboro, with prices about 21% lower than the peak summer month of June. Looking at our July 2026 data, this seasonal swing can translate to meaningful savings for renters who time their search for winter months.

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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