salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Most households rent (78%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,680 a year. That is $18 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 22 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Statesboro?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Statesboro
| Size | Statesboro | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $678 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $797 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,005 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,245 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,005 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Statesboro 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 Statesboro, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Statesboro
Life in Statesboro
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Statesboro?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $431 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $197,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,790 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Statesboro, GA?
Renting in Statesboro costs a median of about $942 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Statesboro?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,680 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Statesboro cheap or expensive?
Statesboro is rated OK: rent takes 23.4% of the typical household income of $48,249. It ranks 22nd cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Statesboro?
The median homeowner in Statesboro pays $1,687 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is Statesboro 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 Statesboro?
The median home value in Statesboro is $197,900, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
34,149 people live in Statesboro. Numbers are typical (middle) values.