2024 · Georgia
Rental yield in Georgia
In 2024, the typical rental in Georgia produced a gross yield of 5.3% — $1,506/mo median rent against a $343K median home value, ranking 16th of 51 states.
5.3%
Gross rental yield
above the 4.9% U.S. median
$1,506/mo
Median gross rent
incl. utilities (ACS)
$343K
Median home value
owner-occupied (ACS)
Georgia metros by yield
Metropolitan areas in Georgia with at least 65,000 residents, ranked by gross rental yield.
| Metro | Gross yield | Median rent | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, GA | 7.4% | $975/mo | $159K |
| Hinesville, GA | 6.7% | $1,338/mo | $239K |
| Warner Robins, GA | 6.3% | $1,279/mo | $243K |
| Columbus, GA-AL | 6.1% | $1,143/mo | $225K |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | 6.0% | $1,104/mo | $219K |
| Valdosta, GA | 5.8% | $1,092/mo | $227K |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | 5.7% | $1,243/mo | $262K |
| Savannah, GA | 5.4% | $1,589/mo | $350K |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 5.3% | $1,770/mo | $402K |
| Rome, GA | 5.0% | $1,097/mo | $262K |
| Gainesville, GA | 4.9% | $1,581/mo | $388K |
| Dalton, GA | 4.8% | $973/mo | $242K |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | 4.7% | $1,265/mo | $325K |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | 4.5% | $1,067/mo | $286K |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | 4.2% | $1,238/mo | $356K |
Frequently asked questions
What is the gross rental yield in Georgia?
In 2024, Georgia had a gross rental yield of 5.3% — $1,506/mo median gross rent against a $343K median home value. That ranks 16th of 51 states (1 = highest yield). Nationally the figure was 4.9%.
Which Georgia metros have the best rental yield?
Among Georgia metros covered by the data, gross yield was highest in Albany, GA (7.4%), Hinesville, GA (6.7%), and Warner Robins, GA (6.3%).
Does this account for expenses or financing?
No. Gross yield is a top-line market screen — it excludes property taxes, insurance, vacancy, management, and financing. Use it to compare markets, then run a specific deal through a cap-rate or cash-flow calculator.
How investors finance deals in Georgia
Yield shows where the numbers work; our Investor Financing Report for Georgia shows the rate premium, denial rate, and DSCR lending investors face there.
Run a Georgia deal
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Gross rental yield = (median gross rent × 12) ÷ median home value. A market screen, not a net return.