Average Rent in 30518, Buford, GA

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Current Versus Historical 30518, Buford, GA Rents

30518 rentals average $1,395 for a studio rental to $3,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,512, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $3,143 (-69.26%) year-over-year from $4,538 to $1,395. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $135 (10.00%) year-over-year from $1,350 to $1,485. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $178 (-8.61%) year-over-year from $2,063 to $1,885. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (2.74%) year-over-year from $2,433 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $92 (3.15%) year-over-year from $2,908 to $3,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.83% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.91% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.35% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.96% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.01% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$27.58	$1,395	$4,538 (-69.26%)	$2,421 (-42.38%)
1 BR	$24.33	$1,485	$1,350 (10.00%)	$1,292 (14.91%)
2 BR	$19.59	$1,885	$2,063 (-8.61%)	$2,108 (-10.56%)
3 BR	$16.28	$2,500	$2,433 (2.74%)	$2,466 (1.39%)
4+ BR	$15.37	$3,000	$2,908 (3.15%)	$2,708 (10.80%)

Historical Rents in 30518, Buford, GA

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Top Cities Near 30518

There are a total of 2 cities nearby 30518. The average rent in 30518 is currently $2,788 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Sugar Hill, GA, with an average rent of $2,425, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 30518, Buford, GA is Johns Creek, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,150 per month.

Let's compare 30518, Buford, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 30518, Buford, GA is 50.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 0.79% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 30518, Buford, GA are about 0.13% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.89% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near 30518, Buford, GA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sugar Hill, GA	$1,395	$1,450	$1,860	$2,425
Johns Creek, GA	N/A	$1,544	$1,875	$3,150

Top Neighborhoods Near 30518

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 30518

There are a total of 2 counties located by 30518, Buford, GA. Some of these counties include Gwinnett, GA and Forsyth, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,548. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Gwinnett, GA. Its average rent per month is $2,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,695, Forsyth, GA is the most expensive county by 30518, Buford, GA.

Typically, rent for studios in 30518, Buford, GA is 6.99% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 30518, Buford, GA is 1.01% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 30518, Buford, GA is 1.60% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gwinnett, GA	$1,395	$1,495	$1,750	$2,400
Forsyth, GA	$1,200	$1,505	$1,930	$2,695

Top Zipcodes Near 30518

There are a total of 9 zipcodes in or near 30518, Buford, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,570. A total of 4 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 30046, Lawrenceville, GA at $2,295 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,850 per month is 30097, Johns Creek, GA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 30518, Buford, GA is $1,500 per month. Or in other words, $24 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,814 per month. Which comes out to $19 per sqft. The following table includes the top 9 zipcodes in 30518, Buford, GA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
30024, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,453	$1,770	$2,800
30041, Forsyth County, GA	N/A	$1,505	$1,878	$2,500
30519, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,438	$1,814	$2,583
30043, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,500	$1,900	$2,350
30097, Johns Creek, GA	N/A	$1,468	$1,760	$2,850
30040, Forsyth County, GA	N/A	$1,637	$2,050	$2,625
30019, Dacula, GA	N/A	$1,700	N/A	$2,570
30096, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,572	$2,000	$2,300
30046, Lawrenceville, GA	N/A	$1,353	$1,579	$2,295

Frequently Asked Questions - 30518 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 30518, Buford, GA?

The average monthly rental price for 30518, Buford, GA apartments for rent is approximately $2,512. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 30518, Buford, GA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 30518, Buford, GA.

How much is a studio apartment in 30518, Buford, GA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,395 and an average price per square feet of $27.58. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 30518.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 30518, Buford, GA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,485 and an average price per square feet of $24.33. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 30518.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 30518, Buford, GA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,870 and an average price per square feet of $19.59. There are a total of 19 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 30518.

How have rent prices in 30518, Buford, GA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 30518, Buford, GA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.69%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 30518, Buford, GA?

A reasonable rent price in 30518, Buford, GA is around $2,010/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.