Rent in Macon, GA
Across Macon's 17 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,309 a month, with figures from $686–$1,449. The highest typical rent is in 31210 ($1,449) and the lowest in 31206 ($686). 8 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 9 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Bibb County pay about 1.03% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,109 | $772–$1,137 | 17 |
| 1 bed | $1,162 | $273–$1,162 | 17 |
| 2 beds | $1,309 | $686–$1,449 | 17 |
| 3 beds | $1,560 | $976–$1,597 | 17 |
| 4 beds | $1,720 | $1,138–$1,787 | 17 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Macon ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Macon, GA?
- About $1,309 a month: the median of the typical rents in 17 ZIP codes, which range from $686–$1,449. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Macon, GA?
- About $1,162 a month: the median of the typical rents in 17 ZIP codes, which range from $273–$1,162. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Macon, GA?
- About $1,560 a month: the median of the typical rents in 17 ZIP codes, which range from $976–$1,597. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Macon, GA?
- About $1,109 a month: the median of the typical rents in 17 ZIP codes, which range from $772–$1,137. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Macon, GA?
- About $1,720 a month: the median of the typical rents in 17 ZIP codes, which range from $1,138–$1,787. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Macon ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 31210 has the highest typical rent at $1,449 a month, and 31206 the lowest at $686.
- What is the property tax rate in Macon, GA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Bibb County pay a typical 1.03% 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 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Macon rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).