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Fort Stewart · Georgia

Off-base housing near Fort Stewart

TL;DRFort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield families spread across Liberty, Bryan and Chatham counties. Use this page to compare Hinesville, Walthourville, Midway, Richmond Hill and Savannah/Pooler on commute, schools and price, then see the homes there.

BAH

Fort Stewart BAH and prices

Pay grade2026 BAH with dependents2026 BAH without dependents
E-4$2,175$1,791
E-5$2,310$1,947
E-6$2,439$2,049
E-7$2,493$2,178
O-1$2,334$2,037
O-3$2,598$2,385

Fort Stewart housing area GA080, effective January 1, 2026 (VetCalc). Hinesville rents average about $1,346 for a 2-bedroom, $1,784 for a 3-bedroom and $2,056 for a 4-bedroom (Rentometer, March 2026).

Homes for sale near Fort Stewart

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Living off base

Where military families live near Fort Stewart

AreaDrive to baseTypical home price
Hinesville5-10 min$240,000-$270,000
Walthourville / Boundary Hall10-18 min$230,000-$280,000
Midway15-20 min$280,000-$360,000
Richmond Hill25-35 min$380,000-$460,000
Savannah / Pooler (Hunter AAF)8-20 min to Hunter AAF; 40-55 min to Fort Stewart$280,000-$380,000

School zones vary by address, so confirm the district for any home you like.

  • Hunter AAF soldiers should search Pooler and west Savannah first. The drive to Fort Stewart from there is 40-55 minutes.
  • Apply for on-post housing and search off post at the same time, since waits can run months.
  • Ask any landlord for a military clause in the lease so you can leave early with PCS orders.

Planning the whole move? Read the full Fort Stewart home-buying guide on pcspayitforward.com.

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FAQ

Off-base housing near Fort Stewart: questions

Where do military families live near Fort Stewart?

Most live in Hinesville, Walthourville or Midway, within 20 minutes of the base. Families who want Bryan County schools often choose Richmond Hill.

Where should I live if I'm stationed at Hunter Army Airfield?

Look at Pooler and west Savannah, 8-20 minutes from Hunter AAF.

Key takeaways

  • Fort Stewart families usually live in Hinesville and Allenhurst.
  • milhomeex has 6 homes for sale (rentals coming soon) near Fort Stewart today.
  • Every for-sale listing shows how much your BAH covers before you fall in love with a house.
  • Your info is never sold. No credit pull. No obligation. No spam.

milhomeex (Military Home Exchange) lists off-base homes for sale and rent near Fort Stewart, organized around the base and matched to your BAH, with veteran and military-spouse agents.