Port Wentworth sits at the gateway to historic Savannah, offering renters a strategic location with easy access to the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. This rapidly growing community has more than doubled in population since 2010, attracting those who appreciate its convenient position along I-95 and proximity to both coastal Georgia attractions and employment centers. The average one-bedroom apartment rents for around $1,510, slightly higher than the Georgia state average of $1,422.

Rental options in Port Wentworth include newer townhomes and single-family homes in planned communities, along with smaller apartment complexes that maintain a personal feel. The city's location provides renters with a 15-minute commute to downtown Savannah and quick access to major employers including the Georgia Ports Authority and Gulfstream Aerospace. Port Wentworth's position near the Savannah River offers water views and outdoor recreation opportunities at places like Rice Creek Preserve, where residents can enjoy fishing, boating, and nature trails.

Neighborhoods like Rice Creek and Rice Hope feature rental homes with community amenities including pools and walking paths. The Monteith area provides more established housing options with larger lots. The Highway 21 corridor hosts national retailers and local businesses at Port Wentworth Crossing shopping center. The city hosts regular community events at P.B. Edwards Jr. Recreation Complex, including the Stand Up for America Day festival each spring, while offering the advantage of lower density living compared to Savannah proper, with all the conveniences of the metropolitan area just minutes away.