Average Rent in Atlanta, GA

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Current Versus Historical Atlanta, GA Rents

Atlanta rentals average $1,468 for a studio rental to $4,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $118 (5.75%) year-over-year from $2,052 to $2,170. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $182 (9.51%) year-over-year from $1,916 to $2,098. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $632 (24.62%) year-over-year from $2,568 to $3,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $293 (11.67%) year-over-year from $2,508 to $2,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,350 (51.92%) year-over-year from $2,600 to $3,950. 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 1.17% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.20% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.44% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.36% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Mar 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.52 $2,170 $2,052 (5.75%) $1,517 (43.05%)
1 BR $2.41 $2,098 $1,916 (9.51%) $1,453 (44.36%)
2 BR $2.19 $3,200 $2,568 (24.62%) $1,933 (65.52%)
3 BR $1.91 $2,800 $2,508 (11.67%) $2,151 (30.17%)
4+ BR $2.00 $3,950 $2,600 (51.92%) $2,391 (65.18%)

Historical Rents in Atlanta, GA

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2 Bed
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Top Cities Near Atlanta

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Atlanta. The average rent in Atlanta is currently $2,950 per month. Our records show that Sandy Springs, GA, with an average rent of $2,950, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Atlanta, GA is Sandy Springs, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,950 per month.

Let's compare Atlanta, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 0.32% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Atlanta, GA are about 14.17% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.17% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Atlanta, GA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Sandy Springs, GA N/A $1,856 $2,150 $2,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Atlanta

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Atlanta. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Atlanta, GA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Atlanta, GA is currently around $2,625 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Atlanta's average rent, which is only $2,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Atlanta, Midtown has the most affordable average rent at $2,625 per month. Whereas, at $2,625 average rent per month, Midtown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Atlanta. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Midtown, Atlanta, GA $1,368 $2,000 $2,800 $2,625

Top Counties Near Atlanta

There are a total of 1 counties located by Atlanta, GA. Some of these counties include Clayton, GA, Douglas, GA, and Cobb, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,286. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Clayton, GA. It's average rent per month is $1,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,600, Fulton, GA is the most expensive county by Atlanta, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Atlanta, GA is 31.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Atlanta, GA is 26.25% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Clayton, GA N/A $995 $1,384 $1,750
Douglas, GA N/A N/A $1,488 $2,000
Cobb, GA N/A $1,600 $1,795 $2,273
DeKalb, GA N/A $1,525 $1,900 $2,300
Henry, GA N/A N/A $2,200 $2,325
Fulton, GA $1,535 $1,800 $2,443 $2,600

Top Zipcodes Near Atlanta

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Atlanta, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,603.

The following chart includes the top 3 zipcodes in Atlanta, GA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
30318, Atlanta, GA $1,556 $1,708 $2,600 $2,603
30309, Atlanta, GA N/A $1,900 $2,800 $2,548
30308, Atlanta, GA $1,368 $2,000 $2,995 $2,744

Frequently Asked Questions - Atlanta Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Atlanta, GA?
The average monthly rental price for Atlanta, GA apartments for rent is approximately $2,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Atlanta, 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 Atlanta, GA.
How much is a studio apartment in Atlanta, GA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,468 and an average price per square feet of $2.52. There are a total of 8 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Atlanta.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Atlanta, GA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $2.41. There are a total of 145 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Atlanta.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Atlanta, GA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,505 and an average price per square feet of $2.19. There are a total of 185 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Atlanta.
How have rent prices in Atlanta, GA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Atlanta, GA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Atlanta, GA?
A reasonable rent price in Atlanta, GA is around $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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