Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
Valdosta, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Valdosta, GA rent rose 4.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,150/month. Renters are paying $89 more per month on average than last year despite a 3.3% month-over-month decline in May 2026.

  • Valdosta sits 41.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 247 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Valdosta, 1-bedroom units rent for $725/month, 2-bedrooms for $995/month, and 3-bedrooms for $1,395/month. Studios rent for $1,000/month, and 4+ bedroom units reach $1,972/month, reflecting variation across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Valdosta fell by 15.5% year over year, diverging from the overall citywide rent increase of 4.5%. This decline contrasts with the general upward trend in the city's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Valdosta

$1,150/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Valdosta is $1,150 per month as of May 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Valdosta

247

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Valdosta rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Valdosta, GA

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

Rent prices in Valdosta vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Valdosta is $925, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Valdosta run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

10%

24%

1 bedroom

$725

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$995

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,395

6%

14%

4 bedroom

$1,972

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,972

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Valdosta and Albany by all bedroom counts and property types.

Valdosta

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Valdosta, GA is 35% higher than the median rent in Albany, GA.

Cost of living in Valdosta, 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
Groceries5% lower
Health10% lower
Housing18% lower
Transportation1% lower
UtilitiesNo difference

Discover rentals in Valdosta, GA

Sermans Mobile Home Park - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

Sermans Mobile Home Park

3395 Sermans Rd, Valdosta, GA 31601

2–3 beds

2 baths

$400–$450

Apartment for rent

Bemiss Mobile Home Park - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

7.9

Very good

Bemiss Mobile Home Park

Bemiss Rd, Valdosta, GA 31605

2 beds

1 bath

$450

Apartment for rent

The Gates at Valdosta Student Housing - Photo 1 of 1
Student housing

1d ago

9.8

Excellent

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The Gates at Valdosta Student Housing

1400 Baytree Drive, Valdosta, GA 31601

2–4 beds

2–4 baths

$549–$680

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 4

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707 Baytree Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.5

Very good

707 Baytree Apartments

707 Baytree Dr, Valdosta, GA 31601

2–3 beds

2–3 baths

$675–$800

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Valdosta, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Valdosta rental market.

How much is rent in Valdosta?

The average rent in Valdosta is $1,150 per month as of May 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Valdosta?

Average rent prices in Valdosta have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Valdosta rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Valdosta is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Valdosta?

To comfortably afford rent in Valdosta, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Valdosta's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $790 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $980 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments experienced growth of 5.3% from the previous year, while one-bedroom rents increased by 1%.

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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