Warner Robins Apartments and Rentals

Military buffs and service members alike can find a home in Warner Robins, Georgia. Located in the heart of the state, Warner Robins is a thriving community - both economically and socially - thanks to the proximity of Robins Air Force Base. Military members and civilians can find something to suit their fancy when it comes to Warner Robins apartments for rent.

Not only is the city bursting with American pride, it has been rated one of the best places to raise a family and its thriving economy is not set to go away anytime soon. With 66,588 residents as of 2010, there is plenty to see and do in this military city.

Warner Robins' history is intricately tied with that of the U.S. military. The city was named for Brigadier General Augustine Warner Robins to gain a military base during World War II. Once serving as an Army Air Depot, the area's military base was renamed Robins Air Force Base in 1943, after the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor and American entry into World War II made its redesign into an official military base urgent.

Since then, the region has drawn residents from all over the world, as international troops are stationed there, earning Warner Robins the nickname "Georgia's International City." The military presence has garnered a massive sense of pride in the armed forces, and residents are bound to hear the city's motto, "EDIMGIAFAD," which stands for Every Day In Middle Georgia Is Armed Forces Appreciation Day.

Perhaps because of the military community, Warner Robins was rated The Best Place in Georgia to Raise a Family by BusinessWeek Magazine in both 2009 and 2010. The city is well accustomed to newcomers, as change of station orders frequently bring new military members and their families to the city. Those looking for Warner Robins rentals will likely have no trouble adjusting to this welcoming city.

Of course, military members and many civil servants will likely be able to find work in some capacity at nearby Robins AFB, which is the state's largest employer in a single location, with more than 25,000 people. However, the Houston County area labor force is made up of 181,323 people, with the area's second and third largest employers are the Houston County Board of Education and Houston Healthcare.

In addition to the Houston County School System, which educates K-12, there are several private institutions and six colleges and universities nearby, including Georgia College & State University, Georgia Military College, Macon State College and Fort Valley State University.

The Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce makes it easy for military members and their families to get settled with its comprehensive relocation package. Those looking for apartments in Warner Robins can pay between $400 and $1,000 per month, depending on the size and location, but the median gross rent in 2010 was $813, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Warner Robins is home to the Museum of Aviation, one of the largest aviation museum in the United States. Visitors can learn about the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American Air Force unit, as well as Operation Desert Storm, in addition to taking in the numerous exhibits on all American wars.

Warner Robins has historically taken time each year to celebrate its status as "Georgia's International City" with a city-wide festival. In 2011, this festival came back after a 10-year hiatus. The international culture of the area also makes for plenty of ethnic cuisine.

The mild climate also makes middle Georgia an ideal place for outdoor recreation. The Warner Robins area has a number of golf courses, and residents enjoy plenty of recreational activities and sports through the Warner Robins Recreation Department.

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