Cost of Living in Fort Stewart, GA: Rent, Income & Home Prices

ExpensiveRent takes 40 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,9069% higher than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$57,700about $4,808/month · 34% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. Commutes are short, about 10.9 minutes. Most households rent (100%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,240 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 114 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Fort Stewart

$1,906

$3,500+

$572

$1,491

$2,327

$1,549

$1,476

How much do households earn in Fort Stewart?

Under $25k

4.8%

$25k–50k

42.5%

$50k–100k

33.9%

$100k–150k

6.8%

$150k+

1.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 8.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Fort Stewart

Size	Fort Stewart	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$1,298	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$1,465	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,846	$1,698
4 bedrooms	$1,882	$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Fort Stewart overall?

Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fort Stewart, so the Georgia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Fort Stewart

⚡ Electric bill$177a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Fort Stewart

Commute to work10.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree24.7%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home0.2%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line19%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment11.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fort Stewart, GA?

Renting in Fort Stewart costs a median of about $1,906 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

How much do I need to make to live in Fort Stewart?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,240 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Fort Stewart cheap or expensive?

Fort Stewart is rated Expensive: rent takes 39.6% of the typical household income of $57,700. It ranks 114th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

Is Fort Stewart 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.

9,285 people live in Fort Stewart. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Fort Stewart, GA expensive to live in?