r/Augusta

So there was a post about a sober speakeasy they were doing. Immediate response from EVERYONE including me was that it was too much.

I see all records have been deleted. Did they just cancel it, or did they take our feedback and adjust the event?

Me and my mom are looking to move out of where we currently are, but we cannot afford anything thats in the thousands. Im hopefully going to get a job this year now thay I'm of age to do so also. Currently we can only afford $100-845. We also cant do apartments due to the management.(I forgot what my mom said)

Moved to Augusta a year ago and I see these everywhere. Isn’t SRP a relatively small local bank? What’s going on?

Hey everyone! Years ago I made a post after seeing a need for rental help in the area. It was pretty strenuous and life is quite busy these days. Fortunately we have some fun new tools to quickly update our information, so I have taken the evening to update our original post!

Who I am: I am a local real estate broker in the CSRA. This post is educational. I am not a lawyer and I do not represent every rental listed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
If you are currently in a domestic violence situation, your phone or computer may be monitored.
SafeHomes of Augusta 706 736 2499
Cumbee Center Aiken Barnwell 803 649 0480
If you are in danger, exit this post immediately and call.

THE BRASS TACKS HOW RENTALS WORK HERE SO YOU DO NOT GET SURPRISED

1 Know your real budget rent plus utilities plus fees
2 Have your documents ready so you can apply same day
3 Work the right channels property managers plus legit listing sources
4 Avoid scams, Augusta gets them like everywhere else. Tik Tok has multiple accounts that post homes for sale as “rentals”. Beware!

HUD Allowances:

HUD publishes Fair Market Rents every year. They are 40th percentile gross rent estimates used for housing programs. Not the ceiling and not the average, but a solid baseline for expectations.

For Augusta Richmond County GA SC FY 2026
Studio 939
1BR 1114
2BR 1261
3BR 1627
4BR 1984

If you are shopping below those numbers in a high demand pocket, your tradeoffs will usually be distance condition size or competition.

STEP 1 DECIDE YOUR NON NEGOTIABLES TODAY
Max monthly rent hard cap
Move in date range
Pets type weight breed restrictions vary
Commute target work hospital base SRS Vogtle etc

STEP 2 BUILD YOUR APPLICATION PACKET TONIGHT
Have these ready as PDFs
Photo ID
Last 2 to 3 pay stubs or offer letter
Last 2 bank statements if self employed
Contact info for landlord references
List of occupants and pets
A short note explaining anything unusual credit events gaps etc short factual calm

STEP 3 PICK 3 TO 5 PROPERTY MANAGERS AND CHECK DAILY
This is where most renters lose time. They browse a dozen websites randomly and apply late. Pick your lanes and run them every morning.

STEP 4 TOUR QUICKLY AND APPLY SAME DAY
Good rentals do not wait for you to think about it. If it checks your boxes, apply.

STEP 5 REDUCE WASTED APPLICATION FEES
Before you pay, confirm
Income requirement often 3x rent gross but varies
Credit standards varies
Ask if they allow pre approval or pre application
Ask if the unit already has multiple applications pending

STEP 6 EXPECT NORMAL MOVE IN COSTS
Common not universal: first month rent plus security deposit often one month plus pet fees plus admin fees.

STEP 7 DO NOT GET SCAMMED
Red flags
Owner is out of town just wire it
Price way under similar homes
Will not show the interior
Wants a deposit before you have seen a lease
Listing photos look like a totally different city

Rule: never send money until you have verified who owns or controls the property and you have a real lease.

AREA GUIDE NORTH TO SOUTH WHERE PEOPLE ACTUALLY RENT
No steering, just practical context. Every area has good streets and rough streets. It is block by block.

NORTH NORTHWEST GROVETOWN HARLEM APPLING THOMSON
Best for Fort Gordon Cyber industrial corridors people who want space and newer builds at better pricing.
Reality suburban lifestyle less walkability traffic increases closer to I 20.

EVANS MARTINEZ SOUTH COLUMBIA COUNTY
Best for middle of everywhere commutes parks established neighborhoods.
Reality rent climbs closer to Evans Town Center and other high demand pockets.

NORTH AUGUSTA AIKEN EDGEFIELD GRANITEVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA
Best for downtown vibes in Aiken Greenway and SRP Park in North Augusta strong community feel.
Reality some of the highest rents show up here when you want views new construction or prime proximity.

WEST AUGUSTA CENTRAL RICHMOND COUNTY MONTCLAIR NATIONAL HILLS ETC
Best for close to AU medical district established neighborhoods quick access to major roads.
Reality lots of older housing stock inventory quality varies widely.

DOWNTOWN OLDE TOWN AUGUSTA
Best for walkability restaurants events culture being near hospitals and entertainment.
Reality grocery convenience is improving but still not suburb simple plan your grocery runs.

SOUTH AUGUSTA HEPHZIBAH BLYTHE KEYSVILLE
Best for space affordability pockets plant commutes airport access Fort Gordon access depending on location.
Reality evaluate street by street and commute routes do not rely on internet hot takes.

DO I NEED A REALTOR FOR RENTALS
Sometimes, but here is the honest math.
Many rentals are handled by property managers, not agents.
Agent compensation on rentals is often low or zero depending on the listing.
The best move for most renters is to use property managers set alerts and act fast.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES
Numbers change. Verify before calling.

Blanchard and Calhoun Property Management 706 722 7331
Auben Realty 706 305 1551
Doorpost Management 706 863 1711
Three16 Property Management 706 863 8182
Keyway 706 733 6497
Bragg and Associates 706 210 0494
Rex Property and Land 706 722 4962
Augusta Rental Homes 762 585 4663
Lucky Star Properties 706 496 8062
Conrex 833 426 6739

Happy Trails,

Matt

I know Sconyers is polarizing around here, but I grew up with it when I would travel every year to Augusta because most of my family lives in the area. I live in Phoenix and we make Southern-style barbecue every year, but we've never been able to make a sauce that satisfies our craving for the 1841 (clear bottle) sauce at Sconyers. If anyone has had success making it at home, I'd love to try your recipe!

The only thing to go off of is a single quote from Larry Sconyers where he stated "Basically it's cayenne pepper, ground pepper, small amount of salt, tomato paste, vinegar and mustard". I've asked him in-person as well if he could tell me any other details, but he just said that was all he is willing to share. Any help would be appreciated!

My only issue (other than making my ADHD ass sit on a jury will make me want to kill myself) is that I don’t have reliable transportation out of the city. I use the bus and rideshare services to get everywhere and I don’t have anyone to help me with rides. I’m pretty much on my own.

If it’s in Richmond county, I’m fine, but is there a chance I’ll have to go somewhere far out of the city? The letter is from the jury services office on James Brown blvd which I assume means they’ll be at the Richmond county court house barring a change of venue.

I took a boat ride on the Patriot River Boat a few weeks ago and Capt. Bradshaw pointed out two small waterfalls on the Savannah River on the North Augusta side (they are near Riverview Park). It looks like one can be accessed behind Riverview Park. Can the other one be accessed off the Greeneway? I have family visiting soon and they love to hunt for waterfalls so they will be tickled at the thought of waterfalls along the river.

I need help with your couch suggestions please!

Been couch shopping up and down Augusta. Being that this is the second largest city in GA you would think we might have better options but we don’t! I’m getting tired of going places and not seeing anything. I don’t want to buy anything used. I’m in my 30s want want to afford something nice for myself. I also don’t like the idea of used couches because people have farted in them. 😅

I’m looking for something that is comfortable and plushy but medium firmnesses. I also hate white, beige, brown, light gray couch colors. I’m not into that. I have a dog. I like bold fun colors!

Where I’ve been
• Weinbergers
• Rooms 2 Go
• Havertys
• Ashley’s
• Augusta Funiture outlet
• Wayfair outlet
• American freight furniture
• Costco
• La-Z-Boy
• Deep discount Furniture Warehouse

Haven’t been to yet…
• Augusta Furniture warehouse, Washington rd
• Augusta Furniture outlet, Washington rd
• Furniture warehouse, Gordon hwy
• Great deals on furniture, Bobby jones
• Jimmys home furniture, Grovetown
• Furniture Mart, fury ferry rd
• Royal furniture, (more of an appliance store)
• Lovesac, Wrightsboro
• Farmers home, Wrightsboro
• Queen City home store, Aiken SC

I saw one couch at R2G at $1,350 after shipping and protection plan that I liked but it’s too big at 120”x94”. Also, I just worry about quality and longevity with r2g. Weinberger’s has me in a choke hold with a custom couch with a chase. Beautiful design, super comfortable, the fabric color option is everything but it’s $4,500.

I know the couch from Weinbergers will last me a life time but oh lord. Dropping that much at once scares me. That’s just such a big purchase. I’m not interested in a payment plan either. If you’ve purchased from Weinbergers why would you recommend I go with them? Were you also nervous about the price?

Also from my list of places I haven’t been to yet, do you suggest I check one of them out?

Has anyone here in Augusta tried and online furniture store or Joybird? I’ve looked at them for a long time. I just don’t know about buying a couch I haven’t sat in and tested.

Send me photos and what you like and have! Do you like your couch? What did you get?

Thank you so much for your help.

Hi! I am a 25(nb) who just moved to the Augusta area to live with my girlfriend, and Im looking to make genuine connections with people and get out in the community! I love experimenting with makeup, collecting vinyl records, crafting specifically diamond painting and making bead projects! I enjoy all kinds of music, from Fleetwood Mac to $uicideboy$, I love reading thrillers and watching true crime videos! If anyone wants to possibly be friends, or can recommend any good areas here to explore just let me know!

Any 18+ clubs in or bars in Augusta just looking for something fun to do

Including savings, retiring, and 401k?

I’m living at home for free, going back to school in my early 30s, for a bachelors degree that will cop me a job around $21-25/hr (IT) with benefits. And I probably won’t be able to get a job until late 34/early 35.

I’m single probably for life, unless I can find a platonic life partner to share expenses but not a bedroom with, so I don’t expect a dual income dispute my dearest wishes.

I’m lucky that my parents have a 50k I inheritance set aside for me for a down payment on a house (obviously going to be a >100k rancher)

Is this doable? Is anyone else making similar and having a comfortable life?

If you didn’t vote early, today is primary day. Go vote, Augusta! There are some Supreme Court positions on the ballot today that will not have a follow up election in the fall. This is the only chance to have your voice heard on those spots.

Find your polling location here if you don’t know where to go:

https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/

My brother and I were driving and seen a big plume of smoke. Not sure if it’s a controlled fire. I don’t have pictures

Not to be a debbie downer but I seriously can't stand living here anymore. I currently live with my dad and me and him been living here for 4 years. I've been applying to jobs so that I can do something with my free time but all I get is rejections or ghosted. I have a hard time finding people my age (21) and I feel like i'm wasting my youth. There really isn't much to do here at all, and certain places smells like straight up garbage piss or marijuana. If anyone knows any jobs I can do rn, please let me know

Heyo! My friends and I are planning a day trip, would love some suggestions! The beach is too far but we do want to get a bit out of town, so we were thinking about a lake trip and would love some suggestions! We're especially looking for spots that are open for swimming and have fun things to do nearby as well ^^

Been in CSRA for ~10 months. Moving to a new home and appear to be in Jefferson Energy’s service area. I’ve never had anything other than GA Power in Ga (from Atl) and our bills over the past couple of years have been pretty astronomical.

Is Jefferson Energy any better? I see some slow service/restoration complaints from after Helene, but little else. Any comparison’s or positive or negative experiences out there to share?