Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Watkinsville, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Watkinsville

$2,300/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Watkinsville is $2,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Watkinsville

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Watkinsville rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,437, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Watkinsville run $1,185 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$2,040

16%

-

1 bedroom

$1,185

No Change

25%

2 bedroom

$1,350

4%

32%

3 bedroom

$2,250

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,825

No Change

20%

Studio

Average rent

$2,040

Last 30 days

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,185

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,825

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

20%

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$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Watkinsville, GA is 39% higher than the median rent in Athens, GA.

Discover rentals in Watkinsville, GA

HARDEN HILL - 107 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

HARDEN HILL - 107

107 Harden Hill Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1070 Acorn Ct #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Watkinsville

1070 Acorn Court - 1

1070 Acorn Ct #1, Watkinsville, GA 30677

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1081 Jimmy Daniel Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Watkinsville

$2,100 - 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom House In Watkinsville With Great Amenities

1081 Jimmy Daniel Rd #NA, Watkinsville, GA 30677

3 beds

2 baths

$2,050

Price dropped $250Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $2,300 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Watkinsville?

Average rent prices in Watkinsville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Watkinsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Watkinsville is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $92,000/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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