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Albany, GA

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A lively community in a charming South Georgia town

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The quaint town of Albany is located in southwest Georgia. A family-friendly suburb, Albany offers a wonderful variety of affordable apartments, condos, and houses for rent. Albany State University and the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport conveniently reside in town.

Visit the Albany Mall for your shopping and dining needs, or play a round of golf at Doublegate Country Club or Flint River Municipal Golf Course. Explore Flint RiverQuarium to discover hands-on exhibits, birds, and aquatic life native to Flint River. Thronateeska Heritage Center offers a history museum, science museum, and a planetarium. Visit the historic Ray Charles Plaza to admire his life-size sculpture playing a piano. For more artistic entertainment, venture over to the Albany Museum or Art, or catch a performance from the Albany Symphony Orchestra.

Community events are a great way to get involved, so be sure to participate in the annual Rock & Run Weekend during first weekend in March. This downtown festival begins with a half-marathon or marathon in the morning, followed by the Mardi Gras Music Festival in the afternoon. Attend or participate in the annual Albany Unchained Bike Race, as well!

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Albany, GA is $754 for one bedroom, $866 for two bedrooms, and $919 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Albany has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$754/month
720 Sq Ft
House
$921/month
898 Sq Ft
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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lake Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

499 Students

6
out of 10

International Studies Elementary Charter School

Public

Grades K-5

447 Students

6
out of 10

Lincoln Elementary Magnet School

Public

Grades K-5

428 Students

6
out of 10

Lamar Reese School Of The Arts

Public

Grades K-5

354 Students

5
out of 10

Sherwood Acres Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

642 Students

4
out of 10

Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet

Public

Grades 6-8

529 Students

10
out of 10

Merry Acres Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

764 Students

5
out of 10

Albany Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

833 Students

4
out of 10

Radium Springs Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

919 Students

2
out of 10

Southside Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

418 Students

Rating Unavailable

Westover High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,360 Students

5
out of 10

Dougherty Comprehensive High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,204 Students

2
out of 10

Monroe High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,078 Students

2
out of 10

Albany High School

Public

Grades 9-12

808 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Chehaw Wild Animal Park
  • Flint RiverQuarium
  • Wetherbee Planterarium

Airports

  • Southwest Georgia Regional

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