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Statesboro, GA

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A landmark college town marinated in Southern charm

Small Town Affordable Historic College

About an hour inland from Savannah, Statesboro is a charming small city steeped in history and culture. With Georgia Southern University occupying the south side, the college town atmosphere extends well beyond the campus with 20,000 enrolled students heavily influencing the city’s cultural landscape. The city’s Downtown district features countless examples or beautifully preserved architecture, with historic storefronts housing unique specialty shops and restaurants of every description, particularly clustered around the intersection of Main and Main (where North, South, East and West Main Streets come together).

The Statesboro Mall on the east side anchors the city’s larger retail district, with more shopping centers found along Fair Avenue near the Georgia Southern campus. Rental rates in Statesboro tend to be quite affordable, making life a little easier for folks on a budget.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Statesboro, GA is $775 for a studio, $915 for one bedroom, $1,247 for two bedrooms, and $1,483 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Statesboro has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$915/month
622 Sq Ft
House
$1,853/month
1,031 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,576/month
1,157 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Statesboro, GA is 9.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Statesboro is 14.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $775 - $1,483. You can expect to pay 5.8% less for groceries, 6.3% less for utilities, and 6.9% less for transportation.

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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

New Nevils Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

481 Students

7
out of 10

Bryant Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

748 Students

4
out of 10

Sallie Zetterower Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

736 Students

4
out of 10

Mattie Lively Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

585 Students

4
out of 10

Langston Chapel Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

644 Students

3
out of 10

Langston Chapel Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

761 Students

4
out of 10

William James Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

577 Students

4
out of 10

Statesboro High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

1,760 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Georgia Southern Botanical Garden
  • Lamar Ball Raptor Center
  • Georgia Southern Planetarium
  • Georgia Southern University Museum

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.