salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Most households rent (67%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,360 a year. That is $17 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 19 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Milledgeville?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Milledgeville
| Size | Milledgeville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $706 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,013 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $734 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,919 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Milledgeville 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 Milledgeville, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Milledgeville
Life in Milledgeville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Milledgeville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $431 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $193,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,310 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Milledgeville, GA?
Renting in Milledgeville costs a median of about $909 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Milledgeville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,360 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Milledgeville cheap or expensive?
Milledgeville is rated OK: rent takes 24.3% of the typical household income of $44,883. It ranks 19th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Milledgeville?
The median homeowner in Milledgeville pays $1,610 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Milledgeville 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 Milledgeville?
The median home value in Milledgeville is $193,100, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
16,748 people live in Milledgeville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.