Average Rent in Barrow, GA

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Current Versus Historical Barrow, GA Rents

Barrow rentals average $1,225 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,450 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,050, or roughly $14 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,500 to $1,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $162 (15.20%) year-over-year from $1,063 to $1,225. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $108 (8.17%) year-over-year from $1,315 to $1,423. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $30 (-1.48%) year-over-year from $2,025 to $1,995. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $97 (4.13%) year-over-year from $2,353 to $2,450. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.77% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.02% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.17% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.00% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $22.39 $1,225 $1,063 (15.20%) $1,067 (14.84%)
2 BR $18.10 $1,423 $1,315 (8.17%) $1,324 (7.43%)
3 BR $15.41 $1,995 $2,025 (-1.48%) $1,997 (-0.08%)
4+ BR $11.95 $2,450 $2,353 (4.13%) $2,495 (-1.80%)

Historical Rents in Barrow, GA

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Top Cities Near Barrow

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Barrow. The average rent in Barrow is currently $2,158 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Athens-Clarke County, GA, with an average rent of $1,650, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Barrow, GA is Alpharetta, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare Barrow, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 14.27% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Barrow, GA are about 24.25% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.19% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Barrow, GA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Athens-Clarke County, GA N/A $1,100 $1,350 $1,650
Redan, GA N/A $825 $1,595 $1,938
Gainesville, GA N/A $1,322 $1,700 $2,016
Sugar Hill, GA $1,355 $1,478 $1,835 $2,300
Johns Creek, GA N/A $1,599 $1,884 $2,975
Alpharetta, GA N/A $1,646 $2,200 $3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Barrow



Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Counties Near Barrow

There are a total of 8 counties located by Barrow, GA. Some of these counties include Clarke, GA, Walton, GA, and Rockdale, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,200. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Clarke, GA. Its average rent per month is $1,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,700, Forsyth, GA is the most expensive county by Barrow, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Barrow, GA is 21.43% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Barrow, GA is 21.70% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Clarke, GA N/A $1,100 $1,350 $1,650
Walton, GA N/A $1,200 $1,400 $1,800
Rockdale, GA N/A $1,650 $1,500 $1,925
Hall, GA N/A $1,395 $1,713 $2,200
DeKalb, GA $1,248 $1,589 $1,900 $2,200
Jackson, GA N/A $1,500 $1,975 $2,275
Gwinnett, GA $1,928 $1,475 $1,750 $2,400
Forsyth, GA N/A $1,513 $1,805 $2,700

Top Zipcodes Near Barrow

There are a total of 21 zipcodes in or near Barrow, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,400. A total of 4 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 30605, Athens-Clarke County, GA at $1,750 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,998 per month is 30097, Johns Creek, GA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Barrow, GA is $1,487 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,800 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Barrow, GA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
30680, Winder, GA N/A $1,150 $1,423 $1,895
30519, Gwinnett County, GA N/A $1,505 $2,005 $2,400
30024, Gwinnett County, GA N/A $1,528 $1,921 $2,850
30043, Gwinnett County, GA N/A $1,555 $1,923 $2,400
30019, Dacula, GA N/A $1,700 N/A $2,690
30518, Buford, GA $1,355 $1,478 $1,818 $2,530
30044, Gwinnett County, GA N/A $1,472 $1,800 $2,250
30041, Forsyth County, GA N/A $1,505 $1,785 $2,800
30045, Gwinnett County, GA N/A $1,487 $1,805 $2,495
30022, Johns Creek, GA N/A $1,609 $1,904 $2,900

Frequently Asked Questions - Barrow Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Barrow, GA?
The average monthly rental price for Barrow, GA apartments for rent is approximately $2,050. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Barrow, 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 Barrow, GA.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Barrow, GA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,225 and an average price per square feet of $22.39. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Barrow.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Barrow, GA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,423 and an average price per square feet of $18.10. There are a total of 10 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Barrow.
How have rent prices in Barrow, GA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Barrow, GA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Barrow, GA?
A reasonable rent price in Barrow, GA is around $1,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.