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Georgia Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$1,073
2 Bedrooms
$1,363
3 Bedrooms
$1,875
YoY Trend
-14.3%
Days on Market
34d
Atlanta South
30349
1BR$1,050
2BR$1,400
3BR$1,800
YoY
-9.8%
DOM
31.27d
Listings
726
Savannah
31406
1BR$1,095
2BR$1,325
3BR$1,950
YoY
-18.9%
DOM
36.99d
Listings
137
Georgia Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Georgia
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 30 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Georgia security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
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Maximum Deposit
None
Per current statutes
📅
Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
📋
Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
📈
Interest Required
No
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Georgia law
✅ Landlord Rights
→No deposit cap
→No entry notice required
→Fast dispossessory process
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Basic habitability
→Security deposit itemization
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Georgia before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
📄 Landlord identity
Rent Control Status
Georgia rent increase and rent control laws
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No Rent Control in Georgia
Georgia has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms).
Georgia Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Georgia?+
The average eviction timeline in Georgia is 30 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 3 days. Filing fee is $60–$120.
What is the security deposit limit in Georgia?+
In Georgia, the security deposit maximum is None. Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Georgia have rent control?+
No. Georgia has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Georgia?+
Georgia does not require advance notice before entering a rental unit by statute, though best practice is always to notify tenants.
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