The Augusta-Aiken MSA housing market is sure to bring a smile to the faces of prospective buyers. According to a 1998 study by the National Association of Home Builders, Augusta-Aiken ranked number one in affordable housing among the 187 cities surveyed.

According to "Expansion Magazine" (July 2000 issue) Augusta is considered to have one of the lowest housing prices with a home market value of $104,600 for a nice eight-room, four-bedroom, 2,200 square foot house in a middle class community. Homes are affordable and plentiful in the area to families at all income levels. From a contemporary home with all the modern touches to a turn-of-the-century Victorian in a historic neighborhood, there are homes in every style and price range imaginable. Whether your dream house is an affordable ranch near good schools and shopping, a rustic home on several acres, or a patio retirement home on one of the area's golf courses, Augusta can meet your needs.

There are a variety of available apartments in the Augusta-Aiken MSA area to meet every need. Whether you need temporary housing while searching for or building the perfect home, or just prefer the convenience of no-maintenance apartment living, your choices are plentiful. The average apartment rental in the area is $534.