Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Waycross, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Waycross

$950/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waycross is $950 per month as of May 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waycross

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waycross rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Waycross, GA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Waycross, GA

Average rent prices in Waycross have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 Waycross, GA

Rent prices in Waycross vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waycross is $962, whereas a house costs $999. 1-bedroom apartments in Waycross run $1,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,025

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$982

4%

15%

3 bedroom

$950

38%

41%

4 bedroom

$2,600

63%

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$982

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

38%

Last year

41%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

63%

Last year

30%

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

Compare median rent prices in Waycross and Brunswick by all bedroom counts and property types.

Waycross

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waycross, GA is 47% lower than the median rent in Brunswick, GA.

Discover rentals in Waycross, GA

122 Garlington Cir - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Waycross

House for rent

2846 Minnesota Ave - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Waycross

Earls Lot #2B

2846 Minnesota Ave, Waycross, GA 31503

2 beds

2 baths

$965

House for rent

Available May 1

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Frequently asked questions for Waycross, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Waycross rental market.

How much is rent in Waycross?

The average rent in Waycross is $950 per month as of May 9, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waycross?

Average rent prices in Waycross have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Waycross rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waycross is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Waycross?

To comfortably afford rent in Waycross, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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