Rent in Ellijay, GA
Across Ellijay's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,065 a month, with figures from $821–$1,245. The highest typical rent is in 30536 ($1,218) and the lowest in 30540 ($911). Owner-occupied homes in Gilmer County pay about 0.35% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $880 | $800–$960 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $885 | $810–$960 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,065 | $821–$1,245 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,240 | $914–$1,550 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,697 | $1,457–$1,990 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Ellijay ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Ellijay, GA?
- About $1,065 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $821–$1,245. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Ellijay, GA?
- About $885 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $810–$960. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Ellijay, GA?
- About $1,240 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $914–$1,550. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Ellijay, GA?
- About $880 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $800–$960. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Ellijay, GA?
- About $1,697 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,457–$1,990. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Ellijay ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 30536 has the highest typical rent at $1,218 a month, and 30540 the lowest at $911.
- What is the property tax rate in Ellijay, GA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Gilmer County pay a typical 0.35% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Ellijay rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).