Last updated on July 11, 2026

Average rent in
Watkinsville, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Watkinsville

$2,100/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Watkinsville is $2,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Watkinsville

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Watkinsville 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 Watkinsville, GA

Average rent prices in Watkinsville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 Watkinsville, GA

Rent prices in Watkinsville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Watkinsville is $1,575, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Watkinsville run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$985

27%

-

2 bedroom

$1,450

4%

26%

3 bedroom

$2,200

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,450

3%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$985

Last 30 days

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

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

Compare median rent prices in Watkinsville and Athens by all bedroom counts and property types.

Watkinsville

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,525
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Watkinsville, GA is 38% higher than the median rent in Athens, GA.

Discover rentals in Watkinsville, GA

Rankin Springs Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Rankin Springs Apartments

1190 1190 - 1200 Mars Hill Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

1192 Mars Hill Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Watkinsville

TOWNHOME - Watkinsville, GA

1192 Mars Hill Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,200

House for rent

82 Cedar Dr #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Watkinsville

House for rent

1010/1012 Echo Brook Trail & 1121/1123 Grayson Ln - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.1

Very good

1010/1012 Echo Brook Trail & 1121/1123 Grayson Ln

1010 Echo Brook Trl, Watkinsville, GA 30677

3 beds

2 baths

$1,485

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Watkinsville, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Watkinsville rental market.

How much is rent in Watkinsville?

The average rent in Watkinsville is $2,100 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Watkinsville?

Average rent prices in Watkinsville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Watkinsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Watkinsville is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Watkinsville?

To comfortably afford rent in Watkinsville, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Watkinsville, Georgia rental pricing in 2025 shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,900 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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