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Where is the most affordable place to live in Georgia? ›

The Legal Lease Lowdown: 18 is the Golden Ticket

In Georgia, just like most of the US, renting an apartment is all about signing a lease. And guess what you need to do that? Be a legal adult, which in the Peach State (and pretty much everywhere else) means being 18 years old.

Braselton

Braselton scores the top spot as one of the safest cities in Georgia. Northeast of Atlanta, Braselton has a small-town, Southern charm vibe. A highlight of Braselton is the Chateau Elan Winery and Resort. The 3,500-acre resort offers luxurious event spaces, restaurants, golf, tennis and a spa!

#1: Albany

With a median home sale price of $145,000, Albany comes in at number one on our list of most affordable places to live in Georgia. About 69,600 people live in this city and is roughly 90 miles from the nearest major metropolitan city, Tallahassee, FL.

Determine if You're Eligible

Meet income limits specified by HUD (less than 50% of the median income for the county in which you live). Be a citizen or eligible immigrant. Be 18 years of age or older. Be a resident of the state of Georgia.

The Georgia GA/RYSE program can provide rental assistance for up to 3 months, utility and rental deposits, food services, and coaching assistance with an approved living plan. Emergency assistance is provided on a temporary basis.

You must be at least 18 years old to rent a hotel room in Georgia. However, hotels in Georgia can change their specific hotel's minimum check-in age to 21 if they want to. Due to this, you should always check the check-in age on the hotel's website or call and ask before booking.

Tenant - All persons applying who are 18 years of age or older and who will be financially responsible for the lease. All tenants must complete an application, including submission of all supporting documents required and pay the application fee.

What is the earliest age you can get an apartment? ›

Rental age requirements for apartments

In most states, the age of majority is the age of 18, meaning you have to be at least 18 to rent an apartment. However, under certain circ*mstances and depending on the state, someone 17 years old or maybe even younger may be able to sign a lease to rent an apartment.

For a single, working adult, the study determined that you need to make $96,886 in Georgia to live comfortably. Two working adults raising two children will have to make $212,826 to live comfortably. Overall, Georgia came in 15th on the list for the highest salary needed to live comfortably.

Mississippi: According to World Population Review, in 2023, Mississippi holds the title of the cheapest state to live in the United States. Its cost of living index is 85, and overall costs in the state are 17% lower than the national average.