Average Rent in Atlanta, GA

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Current Versus Historical Atlanta, GA Rents

Atlanta rentals average $1,498 for a studio rental to $3,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $25 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $353 (-19.07%) year-over-year from $1,850 to $1,498. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $179 (-8.81%) year-over-year from $2,029 to $1,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $629 (-20.13%) year-over-year from $3,124 to $2,495. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3 (-0.12%) year-over-year from $2,698 to $2,695. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $417 (11.79%) year-over-year from $3,533 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 up by 11.13% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.54% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.60% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.16% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.85% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$29.56	$1,498	$1,850 (-19.07%)	$2,086 (-28.22%)
1 BR	$29.56	$1,850	$2,029 (-8.81%)	$1,984 (-6.76%)
2 BR	$25.33	$2,495	$3,124 (-20.13%)	$3,090 (-19.25%)
3 BR	$21.29	$2,695	$2,698 (-0.12%)	$3,173 (-15.07%)
4+ BR	$19.37	$3,950	$3,533 (11.79%)	$3,198 (23.50%)

Historical Rents in Atlanta, GA

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Top Cities Near Atlanta

There are a total of 18 cities nearby Atlanta. The average rent in Atlanta is currently $2,494 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that East Point, GA, with an average rent of $1,795, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Atlanta, GA is North Atlanta, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,750 per month.

Let's compare Atlanta, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 18.59% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Atlanta, GA are about 24.02% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.37% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 18 total cities near Atlanta, GA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
East Point, GA	N/A	$1,115	$1,350	$1,795
Marietta, GA	N/A	$1,320	$1,600	$1,869
Redan, GA	N/A	$1,100	$1,473	$1,975
Sandy Springs, GA	$1,480	$1,628	$1,950	$2,107
Dunwoody, GA	N/A	$1,532	$2,061	$2,107
North Decatur, GA	$1,195	$1,829	$2,315	$2,489
Roswell, GA	N/A	$1,263	$1,775	$2,500
Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,639	$1,995	$2,600
Mableton, GA	N/A	$1,350	$2,143	$2,688
North Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,325	$1,895	$3,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Atlanta

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Atlanta. Some of these neighborhoods include Midtown, Old Fourth Ward, and North Buckhead. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Atlanta, GA in the following table.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Atlanta, GA is currently around $2,520 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Atlanta's average rent, which is only $2,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Atlanta, Midtown has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, North Buckhead is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Atlanta. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,645	$1,898	$3,200	$2,500
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	$2,185	$2,202	$2,853	$2,520
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,000	$4,445	$6,000

Top Counties Near Atlanta

There are a total of 11 counties located by Atlanta, GA. Some of these counties include Clayton, GA, Rockdale, GA, and Douglas, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,145. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Clayton, GA. Its average rent per month is $1,760. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,800, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by Atlanta, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Atlanta, GA is 17.57% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Atlanta, GA is 29.93% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Clayton, GA	N/A	$1,174	$1,400	$1,760
Rockdale, GA	N/A	$1,513	$1,400	$1,800
Douglas, GA	N/A	$1,240	$1,640	$1,965
Henry, GA	N/A	$1,345	$1,700	$2,100
Paulding, GA	N/A	$1,550	$2,995	$2,100
DeKalb, GA	$1,300	$1,571	$1,950	$2,150
Fulton, GA	$1,490	$1,750	$2,216	$2,392
Gwinnett, GA	$1,355	$1,525	$1,750	$2,400
Cobb, GA	$1,275	$1,660	$1,895	$2,450
Fayette, GA	N/A	$3,100	$2,648	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near Atlanta

There are a total of 40 zipcodes in or near Atlanta, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,465. A total of 19 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 30344, College Park, GA at $1,795 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,200 per month is 30342, Sandy Springs, GA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Atlanta, GA is $1,646 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,994 per month. Which comes out to $19 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 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	$1,479	$1,727	$2,210	$2,500
30309, Atlanta, GA	$1,675	$1,850	$2,898	$2,650
30308, Atlanta, GA	$1,823	$2,000	$2,950	$2,365
30314, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$960	$1,200	$2,000
30312, Atlanta, GA	$1,840	$1,920	$2,295	$2,295
30310, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,300	$1,458	$1,995
30324, Atlanta, GA	$975	$1,832	$2,250	$2,366
30305, Atlanta, GA	$1,300	$1,950	$3,025	$2,500
30316, DeKalb County, GA	$1,625	$1,670	$2,500	$2,550
30315, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,350	$1,998	$2,250

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 $2,400. 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 $1,498 and an average price per square feet of $29.56. There are a total of 26 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 $29.56. There are a total of 396 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 $2,498 and an average price per square feet of $25.33. There are a total of 486 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 -0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Atlanta, GA?

A reasonable rent price in Atlanta, GA is around $1,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.