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. Regulations are generally permissive outside Atlanta. We compare returns across the state's top counties.

Data last updated: March 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 / areaPriceLong-term /monthShort-term /monthShort-term rules
DeKalb County
$368K$1,987$2,681LowView details →
Fulton County
$302K$1,943$2,884LowView details →
Gwinnett County
$274K$1,933$2,993LowView details →
Cobb County
$333K$1,893$2,533LowView details →
Chatham County
$232K$1,724$3,788LowView details →
Hall County
$255K$1,588$2,381LowView details →
Coweta County
$249K$1,495$1,744LowView details →
Jackson County
$249K$1,418$2,120LowView details →
Houston County
$177K$1,349$2,289LowView details →
Carroll County
$211K$1,263$1,600LowView details →
Richmond County
$174K$1,071$1,957LowView details →
Harris County
$186K$541$992LowView 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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