Local factsRenting and moving out in St. Marys
Official Census figures for St. Marys, compared with Georgia.
39% of the 7,415 occupied homes in St. Marys are rented, close to the Georgia figure of 34%. 45% of renter households moved in during 2020 or later, so move-outs and deposit inspections are a regular part of the local market.
With a median rent of $1,183 a month, the security deposit is real money. Georgia landlords must return it, or send a written list of deductions, within one month after the tenancy ends (O.C.G.A. 44-7-34), so a clean that matches the move-out checklist protects it.
3 residential property management firms operate in St. Marys' ZIP code, and we clean to the checklist landlords and managers inspect.
St. Marys' share of homes rented (39%) is between Kingsland (33%) and Brunswick (57%).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for St. Marys. data.census.gov
39%of homes rented (Georgia 34%)
$1,183median monthly rent (Georgia $1,393)
45%of renters moved in since 2020
13%of homes in buildings with 5+ units
Homes by number of bedrooms: St. Marys vs GeorgiaSt. MarysGA
studio1%2%
1 bed5%8%
2 bed23%21%
3 bed49%41%
4 bed19%20%
5+ bed3%8%
Share of homes rented: St. Marys and nearby towns| St. Marys | 39% |
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| Kingsland | 33% |
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| Dock Junction | 50% |
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| Brunswick | 57% |
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| Georgia | 34% |
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