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Augusta averages $1,050 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. Suburban communities like Evans command up to $1,600, while neighborhoods in the urban core like Westside offer very affordable options starting around $850.
Augusta median rent is $450 below the national median of $1,500/mo — an affordable market.
The largest employer in Augusta is Augusta University/AU Health, making the Summerville area and nearby neighborhoods popular for commuters looking to minimize travel time.
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Augusta averages $1,050 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. Suburban communities like Evans command up to $1,600, while neighborhoods in the urban core like Westside offer very affordable options starting around $850. The city overall offers exceptional affordability for Georgia.
Augusta is best known as the home of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National, one of golf's most prestigious events. Beyond golf, Augusta is home to Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia, a top medical research institution, and Fort Gordon (now Cyber Center of Excellence), making it a growing hub for cybersecurity.
Evans is consistently rated the top community in the Augusta metro, offering excellent schools, low crime, and suburban amenities. Summerville is the most desirable historic neighborhood within Augusta proper, popular with AU faculty and professionals. Martinez offers a middle ground between urban access and suburban safety.
Augusta's safety profile varies significantly. The suburban communities of Evans and Martinez in Columbia County have very low crime rates. Some neighborhoods in the city's historic core, particularly Westside, have higher crime. The city has invested in downtown revitalization and public safety improvements with gradual results.
Augusta's economy is anchored by Augusta University Health and the Medical College of Georgia, one of the nation's oldest medical schools. Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) and its cybersecurity mission bring significant Department of Defense and contractor employment. Textron Aviation and healthcare-related industries round out the employment base.
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