Updated February 2026
BAH Rates in Georgia 2026
There are 10 military housing areas in Georgia. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $1,371/month in Albany to $2,415/month in Savannah. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.
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Highest E-5 w/Dep
$2,415
Savannah
Lowest E-5 w/Dep
$1,371
Albany
Housing Areas
10
MHAs in GA
| Location | E-5 w/Dep | E-5 w/o Dep | O-3 w/Dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $1,371 | $1,242 | $1,905 |
| Atlanta | $2,388 | $1,995 | $2,745 |
| Dahlonega | $2,208 | $1,938 | $2,550 |
| Fort Eisenhower (Fort Gordon) | $1,890 | $1,644 | $2,250 |
| Fort Moore (Fort Benning) | $1,716 | $1,482 | $2,058 |
| Fort Stewart | $2,310 | $1,947 | $2,598 |
| Kings Bay/Brunswick | $2,133 | $1,806 | $2,418 |
| Moody AFB | $1,524 | $1,416 | $2,004 |
| Robins AFB | $1,800 | $1,491 | $2,199 |
| Savannah | $2,415 | $1,968 | $2,745 |
How Georgia BAH compares
Georgia's 10 military housing areas average $1,976/mo for an E-5 with dependents — 13.7% below the national MHA average of $2,289. The spread inside the state is real money: Savannah, GA tops the table at $2,415/mo while Albany, GA sits at $1,371/mo — a $1,044 monthly difference for the same rank and dependency status.
Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file. Benchmark: E-5 with dependents across 299 market-priced MHAs nationwide.