salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.3 minutes. Most households rent (64%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $33,960 a year. That is $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Georgia. It is number 14 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Americus?
Share of households by yearly income. 7.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Americus
| Size | Americus | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $674 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $672 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $954 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $905 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,196 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Americus overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Americus, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Americus
Life in Americus
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Americus?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $103 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $107,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,750 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Americus, GA?
Renting in Americus costs a median of about $849 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Americus?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $33,960 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Americus cheap or expensive?
Americus is rated OK: rent takes 24.1% of the typical household income of $42,251. It ranks 14th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Americus?
The median homeowner in Americus pays $1,380 a year in property taxes, about 1.28% of the median home value.
Is Americus more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Americus?
The median home value in Americus is $107,500, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
15,813 people live in Americus. Numbers are typical (middle) values.