Average Rent in Atlanta, GA

Current Versus Historical Atlanta, GA Rents

Atlanta rentals average $1,435 for a studio rental to $2,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,200, or roughly $23 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2023, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $161 (8.04%) year-over-year from $2,005 to $2,167. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $216 (11.48%) year-over-year from $1,878 to $2,094. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $355 (13.19%) year-over-year from $2,691 to $3,046. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $341 (-12.00%) year-over-year from $2,841 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $372 (-12.51%) year-over-year from $2,972 to $2,600. 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 2.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.98% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.05% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.79% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.64% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2023 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$32	$2,167	$2,005 (8.04%)	$1,243 (74.37%)
1 BR	$28	$2,094	$1,878 (11.48%)	$1,471 (42.32%)
2 BR	$25	$3,046	$2,691 (13.19%)	$1,985 (53.43%)
3 BR	$20	$2,500	$2,841 (-12.00%)	$2,109 (18.56%)
4+ BR	$18	$2,600	$2,972 (-12.51%)	$2,722 (-4.47%)

Historical Rents in Atlanta, GA

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Top Cities Near Atlanta

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Atlanta. The average rent in Atlanta is currently $2,300 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Candler-McAfee, GA, with an average rent of $1,699, 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 5.71% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Atlanta, GA are about 23.54% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.11% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Atlanta, GA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Candler-McAfee, GA	N/A	$1,100	$1,425	$1,699
East Point, GA	N/A	$1,000	$1,400	$1,790
Redan, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,555	$1,850
Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,650	$1,900	$2,300
Sandy Springs, GA	N/A	$1,650	$2,250	$2,400
Alpharetta, GA	N/A	$2,500	$2,200	$3,063
North Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,048	$1,995	$3,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Atlanta

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Atlanta. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Atlanta, GA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Atlanta, GA is currently around $2,325 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. 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 $2,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Atlanta, Old Fourth Ward has the most affordable average rent at $2,150 per month. Whereas, at $2,500 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
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,613	$2,275	$2,150
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,920	$1,950	$2,800	$2,500

Top Counties Near Atlanta

There are a total of 2 counties located by Atlanta, GA. Some of these counties include Clayton, GA, Douglas, GA, and DeKalb, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,110. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Clayton, GA. It's average rent per month is $1,793. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,895, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by Atlanta, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Atlanta, GA is 33.20% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Atlanta, GA is 33.80% 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	$1,169	$1,275	$1,793
Douglas, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,195	$1,975
DeKalb, GA	$1,273	$1,375	$1,638	$1,995
Henry, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,645	$2,110
Fulton, GA	$1,435	$1,700	$2,200	$2,200
Cobb, GA	$525	$1,350	$1,788	$2,240
Fayette, GA	N/A	N/A	$2,800	$2,895

Top Zipcodes Near Atlanta

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near Atlanta, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,070. A total of 16 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 30032, Belvedere Park, GA at $1,695 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,525 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 $1,100 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,633 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following chart 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
30308, Atlanta, GA	$1,920	$1,850	$2,600	$2,188
30318, Atlanta, GA	$1,681	$1,839	$2,685	$2,300
30032, Belvedere Park, GA	N/A	$1,100	$1,425	$1,695
30349, Fulton County, GA	N/A	$950	$1,275	$1,933
30309, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,875	$2,950	$2,625
30253, McDonough, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,699	$2,360
30281, Henry County, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,633	$2,145
30316, DeKalb County, GA	N/A	$1,950	$1,750	$2,220
30310, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,250	$1,399	$1,775
30080, Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,950	$1,875	$2,225

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 $2,200. 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 $1,435 and an average price per square feet of $32.11. 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 $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $27.66. There are a total of 246 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 $2,485 and an average price per square feet of $24.53. There are a total of 294 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 0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, 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 $1,760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.