Last updated on August 29, 2026

Average rent in
Watkinsville, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Watkinsville

$2,262/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Watkinsville is $2,262 per month as of August 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $337 more per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Watkinsville

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Watkinsville rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 increased by 4% 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 Watkinsville, GA

Rent prices in Watkinsville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Watkinsville is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Watkinsville run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$7,500

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,375

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,495

13%

31%

3 bedroom

$2,285

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,650

7%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$7,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

31%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,285

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

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$2,262
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Watkinsville, GA is 46% higher than the median rent in Athens, GA.

Discover rentals in Watkinsville, GA

3051 Greensboro Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Watkinsville

Residential Lease, Watkinsville, GA

3051 Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville, GA 30677

3 beds

1 bath

$1,600

House for rent

1070 Acorn Ct #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Watkinsville

1070 Acorn Court - 1

1070 Acorn Ct #1, Watkinsville, GA 30677

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

House for rent

Available May 1

51 Lawanna Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Watkinsville

House for rent

1020 Tuxedo Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Watkinsville

Residential Lease, Watkinsville, GA

1020 Tuxedo Ln, Watkinsville, GA 30677

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

House 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 $2,262 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Watkinsville?

Average rent prices in Watkinsville have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Watkinsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Watkinsville is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $337 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 $91,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the best rental deals in Watkinsville, with rents running about 16% lower than peak summer pricing. August sees the highest rents, so timing your search for spring can lead to meaningful savings compared to summer 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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