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Augusta, Georgia sits on the Savannah River at the South Carolina border and is best known internationally for the Masters Tournament each April at Augusta National Golf Club. The city is home to Augusta University and the Medical College of Georgia, which makes healthcare the dominant industry and shapes the rental market near both campuses. Augusta is a mid-sized Southern city with a low cost of living, a revitalized downtown along Broad Street and the Riverwalk, and historic neighborhoods like Summerville and Harrisburg that attract students and young professionals. Winters are mild, summers are hot and humid, and the annual influx of golf fans in April briefly transforms the city's hospitality and parking landscape.
The Summerville neighborhood immediately around the main campus is the most walkable area in Augusta for students. Tree-lined streets, historic homes, and proximity to campus amenities make it the first choice for those who want to minimize commute time.
Harrisburg is an in-town neighborhood about two miles from campus that has been steadily revitalized with new restaurants and renovated housing stock. It is a good fit for upper-division and graduate students who want proximity to downtown Augusta and the medical corridor.
The Walton Way corridor east of campus toward downtown has a range of rental options at varying price points. It offers a practical middle ground between the walkable Summerville core and the more affordable complexes further out along Washington Road.
Just across the Savannah River, North Augusta provides newer apartment options at prices generally below comparable Augusta units. The short commute and improving retail base along Knox Avenue make it a legitimate option for cost-conscious students.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Augusta.
Augusta operates the Augusta Public Transit (APT) bus system, which covers major corridors including Washington Road, Wrightsboro Road, and the Medical District on 15th Street. Service runs on roughly 30 to 60-minute headways and is adequate for basic errands but not well-suited to the schedule demands of students with early clinical shifts or late evening classes. The university does not operate its own shuttle between the Summerville and Health Sciences campuses, so students relying entirely on public transit should plan routes carefully. Most students in Augusta find a car necessary for a comfortable daily routine.
The Summerville campus area is reasonably walkable within a half-mile radius, with coffee shops, restaurants, and a grocery store accessible on foot along Wrightsboro Road and Washington Road. Biking is viable in the flat residential streets near campus, though Augusta lacks a robust protected bike lane network and drivers are not always alert to cyclists. The Augusta Canal Trail and Riverwalk offer scenic off-road options but do not directly connect most student housing to campus. Students willing to ride on surface streets can manage a bike commute from Summerville or Harrisburg without too much difficulty.
Augusta is a car-dependent city and most off-campus students drive to class. Parking near the Summerville campus can be tight, and AU parking permits are required for on-campus lots. Street parking in the Summerville neighborhood is generally available but becomes competitive during large events such as the Masters Tournament each April. The Health Sciences campus has its own structured parking with separate permit requirements that health sciences students should budget for separately.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Augusta is one of the more affordable mid-sized cities in the South for renters. One-bedroom apartments near the Summerville campus typically run $700 to $1,100 per month. Shared two- and three-bedroom units bring per-person costs to $450 to $750. North Augusta across the river tends to run slightly cheaper for newer units.
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