Augusta is Georgia's second-oldest city and one of its biggest job centers, anchored by the Medical District, Fort Eisenhower, and a growing cyber and tech sector. That mix means a steady rental market — and a lot of choices. Here's how to narrow them down.
Start with your commute
Augusta is spread out, so where you work matters more than almost anything else. Map your daily drive (or bus ride) at the time you'd actually travel. If you work in the 15th Street Medical District, neighborhoods just south and west of it — like South Turpin Hill, where The Palms at Augusta sits — keep the drive short. If you're headed to Fort Eisenhower, look at how quickly you can reach Gordon Highway.
Set a realistic budget
A common rule of thumb is to keep rent around 30% of gross income, and many Augusta communities ask for income of roughly 2.5 to 3 times the monthly rent. Don't forget the extras: application fees, the security deposit, monthly service fees, renters insurance, and utilities you set up yourself.
Questions to ask on every tour
- What's included in rent, and what monthly fees are billed separately?
- How do I submit maintenance requests, and is emergency maintenance available 24/7?
- What's the pet policy — fees, pet rent, and breed or weight limits?
- Is the community gated? Where do packages go?
- Is laundry in the unit, hook-ups only, or on site?
Have your documents ready
Apartments go quickly. Before you tour, gather a photo ID, recent pay stubs or an offer letter, and your rental history. Most Augusta communities — including ours — let you apply online the same day.
Where The Palms fits
The Palms offers two-bedroom, one-bath homes in a gated community with a dog park, playground, on-site laundry, and 24-hour emergency maintenance. See floor plans and pricing or schedule a tour.
Live at The Palms at Augusta
The Palms at Augusta offers gated two-bedroom apartments at 1750 Essie McIntyre Blvd, Augusta, GA 30904, starting from $850. Call or text (706) 230-2554, schedule a tour, or apply online.