What's a good cap rate in Macon?

In Macon, cap rates typically run around 6.5% (Georgia state median). A deal above that line is outperforming the local market; below it, you're paying up for appreciation or stability. TrueCap shows where any specific Macon deal lands versus this benchmark.

What's the average rent for a rental in Macon?

A typical rental in Macon runs about $1,307–$1,567/mo (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2–3BR). TrueCap auto-fills HUD Fair Market Rent for the exact address you enter.

What is the property tax rate in Georgia?

Georgia's effective property tax rate is about 0.92% of value per year — the figure TrueCap applies by default for Macon deals. You can override it with the exact local rate.

Macon, GA

Macon rental property analysis

Macon is a low-cost central-Georgia cash-flow market within reach of Atlanta's economy, with affordable stock and steady rents.

Macon market snapshot

Balanced market

Mid-range cap rates — cash flow and appreciation are both realistically on the table.

Typical cap rate

6.5%

Georgia state median

Typical rent

$1,307–$1,567/mo

HUD FMR · 2–3BR · 2026

Typical price

$130,000–$210,000

est., all-in

Property tax

0.92%

Georgia effective

Rent is HUD Fair Market Rent where available, otherwise a market estimate; price is a market estimate. Cap-rate and tax are the defaults TrueCap applies — enter a specific address for exact, auto-filled numbers.

Sources & methodology. These are screening defaults and market estimates — not an appraisal, and not financial, tax, or legal advice. Verify rents, taxes, insurance, and local landlord/tenant law against the county assessor and your state's landlord-tenant statute before relying on them.

Data: HUD Fair Market Rent · FRED 30-yr mortgage rate · Tax Foundation (property tax) · Updated June 2026

Metro-level estimates — precision is lower at the neighborhood and parcel level; pull a specific address for exact, auto-filled figures. Reviewed by the TrueCap team. See our full methodology.

Is Macon a good place to buy rentals?

Cheap entry and solid ratios make for strong cash-on-cash. Modest appreciation; reserve for older housing stock.

See the full Georgiainvesting guide — taxes, landlord law & top metros →

Neighborhoods to look at in Macon

North Macon

More desirable, stable, reliable tenants.

Vineville

Historic, steady demand.

West Macon

Affordable, value-add.

Neighborhood notes are starting points, not recommendations — always underwrite the specific property.

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