Real Estate Investing in Augusta, Georgia

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6 ZIP codes • Population: 153,819 • Richmond County

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Should you buy in Augusta, GA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (75/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
GOOD
3.5 / 5 (64/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 20.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.5/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $108,243
Avg Monthly Rent $1,354
ZIP Codes 6

Investing in Augusta Real Estate

Across 6 ZIPs and a population near, Augusta is a classic value-add market in Georgia: tired inventory, motivated sellers, and room for forced appreciation.

Augusta is a forced-appreciation market. The thesis isn't that prices rise on their own — it's that an investor with capex and a contractor can create value the broader market will pay for.

Rents in Augusta at $1,354/mo are constrained by product quality more than demand, which is why renovated units routinely command premiums that broader medians miss.

The demographic base in Augusta is what makes the BRRRR math work — enough income at $N/AK to absorb upgraded rents, and enough renters at 0% to fill the units.

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Best ZIP codes in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

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Avg Home Value
$108,243
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,354
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (GA)

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Augusta

6 Colleges 15,086 Students 2,984 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Augusta University
4-Year Public · 9,862 students
📍 ~1,193 students rent off-campus
C
Augusta Technical College
2-Year Public · 4,118 students
📍 ~1,791 students rent off-campus
C
Helms College
2-Year Private · 150 students
D
Miller-Motte College-Augusta
2-Year For-Profit · 524 students
D
Paine College
4-Year Private · 344 students
D
Empire Beauty School-Augusta
Vocational For-Profit · 88 students

Investor Insight: With 2,984 students living off-campus, Augusta has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Neighborhoods in Augusta

ZIP Codes in Augusta, GA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Augusta, GA

What are rental rates like in Augusta, GA?

Augusta, GA rentals go for roughly $1,354/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $108K acquisition costs.

Is Augusta, GA a 1% rule market?

With rents of $1,354/mo on $108K homes, Augusta, GA close to the 1% rule for most properties. The actual rent-to-price ratio is.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Augusta, GA?

Augusta, GA offers an attractive house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $1,354/mo rent level.

Should investors consider Augusta, GA?

Augusta, GA records an investability rating of 3.5/5, with median home values near $108K and average rents around $1,354/mo. That combination puts it in the robust tier for investor interest.

What is the average home sale price in Augusta, GA?

Augusta, GA median home values land near $108K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,354/mo-per-month rentals.

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