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Georgia: Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental Returns

Georgia offers affordable entry prices with strong rental demand in Atlanta and tourism-driven income in Savannah and the coast.

Published March 21, 2026

What Could You Earn?

Estimated gross income for a typical 3-bedroom house in Georgia, based on median values. These are starting points. In the dashboard you can adjust everything to match your own property and circumstances.

Typical property price
$249K
Long-term rental income
$1,542/mo
before expenses
Short-term rental income
$2,335/mo
before expenses
Short-term earns roughly
$793/mo more
before expenses and regulations

Key Takeaways

  • Atlanta (Fulton County) has strong long-term rental demand driven by corporate relocations and population growth.
  • Savannah (Chatham County) has a well-established STR market with consistent tourism demand and moderate regulations.
  • Georgia's relatively low property prices compared to coastal states give it some of the best rental yields in the Southeast.
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How Short-Term and Long-Term Compare by Area

Estimated monthly income for a 3-bedroom house in each area, before expenses. Click any area to see the full breakdown in the dashboard.

City / area Price Long-term /month Short-term /month Short-term rules
DeKalb County
Georgia
$368K $1,987 $2,681 Low View details →
Fulton County
Georgia
$302K $1,943 $2,884 Low View details →
Gwinnett County
Georgia
$274K $1,933 $2,993 Low View details →
Cobb County
Georgia
$333K $1,893 $2,533 Low View details →
Chatham County
Georgia
$232K $1,724 $3,788 Low View details →
Hall County
Georgia
$255K $1,588 $2,381 Low View details →
Coweta County
Georgia
$249K $1,495 $1,744 Low View details →
Jackson County
Georgia
$249K $1,418 $2,120 Low View details →
Houston County
Georgia
$177K $1,349 $2,289 Low View details →
Carroll County
Georgia
$211K $1,263 $1,600 Low View details →
Richmond County
Georgia
$174K $1,071 $1,957 Low View details →
Harris County
Georgia
$186K $541 $992 Low View details →

All figures are estimates based on median values for a 3-bedroom house in each area. Individual properties will vary. Use the dashboard to adjust assumptions to your own situation.

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Data last updated: March 2026

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