Average Rent in Atlanta, GA

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Current Versus Historical Atlanta, GA Rents

Atlanta rentals average $1,549 for a studio rental to $4,273 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $24 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $441 (-21.82%) year-over-year from $2,021 to $1,580. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $123 (-6.10%) year-over-year from $2,023 to $1,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $682 (-21.91%) year-over-year from $3,112 to $2,430. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $133 (-4.55%) year-over-year from $2,933 to $2,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.39%) year-over-year from $4,233 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 up by 5.82% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.42% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.53% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.33% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.62% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$31.68	$1,580	$2,021 (-21.82%)	$2,129 (-25.79%)
1 BR	$28.84	$1,900	$2,023 (-6.10%)	$2,016 (-5.74%)
2 BR	$23.83	$2,430	$3,112 (-21.91%)	$3,040 (-20.05%)
3 BR	$21.69	$2,800	$2,933 (-4.55%)	$3,000 (-6.67%)
4+ BR	$22.07	$4,250	$4,233 (0.39%)	$3,065 (38.66%)

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 $2,425 per month. A total of 9 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Marietta, GA, with an average rent of $1,840, 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 $3,450 per month.

Let's compare Atlanta, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 17.10% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Atlanta, GA are about 18.61% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.91% 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
Marietta, GA	$3,500	$1,243	$1,650	$1,840
East Point, GA	N/A	$1,000	$1,350	$1,850
Dunwoody, GA	N/A	$1,532	$1,988	$1,965
Redan, GA	N/A	$700	$1,613	$1,975
Sandy Springs, GA	$1,453	$1,520	$1,950	$2,119
North Decatur, GA	$1,195	$1,806	$2,370	$2,350
Mableton, GA	N/A	$1,250	$2,200	$2,500
Roswell, GA	N/A	$1,791	$2,000	$2,745
Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,575	$2,000	$2,750
North Atlanta, GA	$1,700	$1,590	$1,950	$3,450

Top Neighborhoods Near Atlanta

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Atlanta. Some of these neighborhoods include Midtown, Pine Hills, and Old Fourth Ward. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Atlanta, GA in the following table.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Atlanta, GA is currently around $2,875 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 $2,532 per month. Whereas, at $3,241 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	$1,713	$2,058	$2,900	$2,532
Pine Hills, North Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,953	$2,395	$2,750
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,165	$2,854	$3,000
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,100	$3,200	$3,241

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 DeKalb, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,190. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Clayton, GA. Its average rent per month is $1,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,275, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by Atlanta, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Atlanta, GA is 21.98% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Atlanta, GA is 24.82% 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	$995	$1,357	$1,750
Rockdale, GA	N/A	$1,200	$1,495	$1,900
DeKalb, GA	$1,195	$1,587	$1,908	$2,100
Henry, GA	N/A	$1,481	$1,842	$2,103
Douglas, GA	$1,050	$1,215	$1,350	$2,150
Paulding, GA	N/A	$1,250	$1,875	$2,190
Fulton, GA	$1,490	$1,800	$2,231	$2,400
Gwinnett, GA	$1,410	$1,509	$1,750	$2,415
Cobb, GA	$3,500	$1,700	$1,950	$2,500
Fayette, GA	N/A	$1,500	$2,450	$3,275

Top Zipcodes Near Atlanta

There are a total of 37 zipcodes in or near Atlanta, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,437. A total of 17 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 30314, Atlanta, GA at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,500 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 $1,641 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,000 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	$1,500	$1,740	$2,200	$2,300
30309, Atlanta, GA	$2,010	$2,000	$2,925	$2,500
30308, Atlanta, GA	$1,645	$2,000	$2,800	$2,600
30314, Atlanta, GA	$1,325	$900	$1,095	$1,600
30312, Atlanta, GA	$1,920	$1,920	$2,300	$2,750
30310, Atlanta, GA	$1,150	$900	$1,400	$2,125
30324, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,673	$2,300	$2,395
30305, Atlanta, GA	$1,600	$1,975	$2,800	$2,317
30316, DeKalb County, GA	$1,475	$1,821	$2,717	$2,743
30315, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$992	$2,000	$2,300

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 $1,549 and an average price per square feet of $31.68. There are a total of 20 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 $1,898 and an average price per square feet of $28.84. There are a total of 420 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 $2,450 and an average price per square feet of $23.83. There are a total of 573 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 -0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% 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.