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Valdosta, GA

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Delight in the historic charm of the Azalea City

Scenic Historic Diverse Welcoming College Town Affordable

Located in the heart of South Georgia, Valdosta is the vibrant home of Valdosta State University. The university brings the diverse Valdosta community together for rousing football games, cultural events, and educational opportunities. Valdosta hosts a bevy of year-round events for the community as well, including the Valdosta-Lowndes Azalea Festival, South Georgia Film Festival, Wild Adventures Summer Concert Series, and more.

Valdosta residents also come together at the many independent shops and eateries in the charming historic buildings strewn along Main Street. Residents enjoy a wide variety of affordable apartments and houses available for rent throughout the city. The Florida state line is just a 15-minute drive south of Valdosta via Interstate 75. Moody Air Force Base is just a short drive away as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Valdosta, GA is $683 for a studio, $979 for one bedroom, $1,134 for two bedrooms, and $1,413 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Valdosta has increased by 4.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$979/month
723 Sq Ft
House
$2,959/month
1,154 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Valdosta, GA is 8.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Valdosta is 18.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $683 - $1,413. You can expect to pay 4.9% less for groceries, 5.6% less for utilities, and 4.1% less for transportation.

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Transportation

41

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

Pine Grove Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

664 Students

8
out of 10

Westside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

937 Students

7
out of 10

Dewar Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

859 Students

7
out of 10

Clyattville Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

618 Students

7
out of 10

Moulton-Branch Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

558 Students

7
out of 10

Lowndes Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

840 Students

7
out of 10

Pine Grove Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

742 Students

7
out of 10

Valdosta Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,060 Students

5
out of 10

Newbern Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

806 Students

3
out of 10

Lowndes High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,201 Students

8
out of 10

Valdosta High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,381 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • VSU Planetarium
  • Wild Adventures

Airports

  • Valdosta Regional

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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.