Average Rent in Atlanta, GA

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Current Versus Historical Atlanta, GA Rents

Atlanta rentals average $1,482 for a studio rental to $4,195 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $23 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $588 (-30.77%) year-over-year from $1,910 to $1,323. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $163 (-8.02%) year-over-year from $2,028 to $1,865. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $644 (-20.49%) year-over-year from $3,144 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $182 (-6.20%) year-over-year from $2,932 to $2,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $283 (7.14%) year-over-year from $3,967 to $4,250. 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 14.24% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.58% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.65% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.61% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$32.27	$1,323	$1,910 (-30.77%)	$2,084 (-36.54%)
1 BR	$27.91	$1,865	$2,028 (-8.02%)	$2,015 (-7.44%)
2 BR	$23.71	$2,500	$3,144 (-20.49%)	$3,102 (-19.42%)
3 BR	$20.72	$2,750	$2,932 (-6.20%)	$3,173 (-13.34%)
4+ BR	$21.53	$4,250	$3,967 (7.14%)	$3,297 (28.92%)

Historical Rents in Atlanta, GA

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Top Cities Near Atlanta

There are a total of 16 cities nearby Atlanta. The average rent in Atlanta is currently $2,474 per month. A total of 9 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that East Point, GA, with an average rent of $1,825, 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 $3,900 per month.

Let's compare Atlanta, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 16.07% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Atlanta, GA are about 22.50% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.27% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 16 total cities near Atlanta, GA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
East Point, GA	$1,300	$1,131	$1,398	$1,825
Marietta, GA	$3,500	$1,190	$1,700	$1,995
Dunwoody, GA	N/A	$1,579	$2,023	$2,011
Kennesaw, GA	N/A	$1,694	$1,863	$2,242
Mableton, GA	N/A	$1,575	$1,925	$2,400
Sandy Springs, GA	$1,428	$1,615	$2,000	$2,448
Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,636	$1,850	$2,500
Johns Creek, GA	N/A	$1,676	$2,000	$2,950
Roswell, GA	N/A	$1,375	$1,958	$3,075
North Atlanta, GA	$1,700	$1,563	$1,950	$3,900

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 $2,850 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Atlanta's average rent, which is only $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Atlanta, Midtown has the most affordable average rent at $2,547 per month. Whereas, at $3,593 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	$1,640	$2,100	$3,015	$2,547
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	$2,198	$2,117	$2,695	$2,850
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,050	$4,073	$3,593

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 $2,199. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Clayton, GA. Its average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by Atlanta, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Atlanta, GA is 20.04% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Atlanta, GA is 28.20% 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	$950	$1,436	$1,800
Rockdale, GA	N/A	$1,375	$1,500	$1,950
Douglas, GA	N/A	$1,300	$1,410	$2,035
Henry, GA	N/A	$1,300	$1,507	$2,184
Paulding, GA	N/A	$1,999	$1,398	$2,195
DeKalb, GA	$1,565	$1,596	$1,900	$2,199
Gwinnett, GA	$1,330	$1,503	$1,795	$2,400
Fulton, GA	$1,370	$1,800	$2,250	$2,500
Cobb, GA	$2,425	$1,610	$1,900	$2,500
Fayette, GA	N/A	$2,550	$2,300	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Atlanta

There are a total of 38 zipcodes in or near Atlanta, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,500. A total of 23 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 $1,825 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,000 per month is 30327, Atlanta, GA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Atlanta, GA is $1,634 per month. Or in other words, $24 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,046 per month. Which comes out to $21 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	$1,470	$1,770	$2,250	$2,500
30309, Atlanta, GA	$1,600	$2,092	$3,154	$2,500
30308, Atlanta, GA	$1,738	$2,003	$2,700	$2,500
30314, Atlanta, GA	$1,210	$1,000	$1,400	$1,900
30312, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,658	$2,300	$2,900
30310, Atlanta, GA	$1,150	$1,200	$1,750	$2,000
30324, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,616	$2,191	$2,800
30305, Atlanta, GA	$1,200	$1,950	$2,520	$2,458
30316, DeKalb County, GA	N/A	$1,800	$2,700	$2,600
30315, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,804	$2,148	$2,650

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 $2,500. 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 $1,482 and an average price per square feet of $32.27. There are a total of 23 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 $1,879 and an average price per square feet of $27.91. 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $23.71. There are a total of 490 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 -0.31%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Atlanta, GA?

A reasonable rent price in Atlanta, GA is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.