Average Rent in Atlanta, GA

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Current Versus Historical Atlanta, GA Rents

Atlanta rentals average $1,497 for a studio rental to $4,499 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $25 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $61 (-3.93%) year-over-year from $1,561 to $1,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $114 (-5.96%) year-over-year from $1,914 to $1,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $285 (-10.24%) year-over-year from $2,785 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $68 (2.50%) year-over-year from $2,732 to $2,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $267 (6.78%) year-over-year from $3,933 to $4,200. 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 5.88% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.34% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.37% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$32.20	$1,500	$1,561 (-3.93%)	$1,991 (-24.66%)
1 BR	$29.47	$1,800	$1,914 (-5.96%)	$1,871 (-3.77%)
2 BR	$24.43	$2,500	$2,785 (-10.24%)	$2,723 (-8.19%)
3 BR	$21.41	$2,800	$2,732 (2.50%)	$3,015 (-7.13%)
4+ BR	$22.09	$4,200	$3,933 (6.78%)	$3,398 (23.59%)

Historical Rents in Atlanta, GA

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Top Cities Near Atlanta

There are a total of 17 cities nearby Atlanta. The average rent in Atlanta is currently $2,400 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 $1,805, 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 $3,948 per month.

Let's compare Atlanta, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 16.67% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Atlanta, GA are about 23.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.42% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near Atlanta, GA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
East Point, GA	N/A	$1,100	$1,398	$1,805
Redan, GA	N/A	$825	$1,595	$1,900
Marietta, GA	N/A	$1,293	$1,800	$2,000
Dunwoody, GA	N/A	$1,534	$2,078	$2,073
Sandy Springs, GA	$1,538	$1,600	$2,000	$2,200
Kennesaw, GA	N/A	$1,563	$1,925	$2,200
Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,600	$2,200	$2,500
Mableton, GA	N/A	$1,500	$2,850	$2,500
Roswell, GA	N/A	$1,358	$1,800	$2,738
North Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,295	$2,000	$3,948

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 $3,000 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,000. 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 $2,356 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 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	$1,635	$2,000	$3,395	$2,356
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,196	$3,231	$3,000
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,875	$3,674	$4,500

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 $2,200. 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 $1,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,900, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by Atlanta, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Atlanta, GA is 13.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Atlanta, GA is 30.00% 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	$1,159	$1,500	$1,700
Rockdale, GA	N/A	$1,650	$1,500	$1,950
Douglas, GA	N/A	$1,400	$1,375	$2,050
Paulding, GA	N/A	$1,550	$2,465	$2,100
DeKalb, GA	$1,248	$1,555	$1,900	$2,200
Henry, GA	N/A	$1,323	$1,499	$2,230
Cobb, GA	$1,275	$1,593	$1,900	$2,400
Gwinnett, GA	$1,933	$1,500	$1,750	$2,400
Fulton, GA	$1,500	$1,750	$2,250	$2,495
Fayette, GA	N/A	$2,550	$2,000	$2,900

Top Zipcodes Near Atlanta

There are a total of 39 zipcodes in or near Atlanta, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,450. A total of 21 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 $1,725 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,900 per month is 30319, North Atlanta, GA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Atlanta, GA is $1,595 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,974 per month. Which comes out to $20 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	$1,499	$1,734	$2,250	$2,600
30309, Atlanta, GA	$1,500	$2,000	$2,902	$2,432
30308, Atlanta, GA	$1,770	$1,963	$3,200	$2,345
30314, Atlanta, GA	$1,295	$960	$1,850	$2,000
30312, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,783	$2,300	$2,600
30310, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,150	$1,800	$2,075
30324, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,582	$2,148	$2,449
30305, Atlanta, GA	$1,200	$1,750	$2,800	$2,200
30316, DeKalb County, GA	$1,300	$1,721	$2,550	$2,600
30315, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,581	$1,700	$2,350

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 $1,497 and an average price per square feet of $32.20. There are a total of 17 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 $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $29.47. There are a total of 404 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 $24.43. There are a total of 484 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 -0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% 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.