Average Rent in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

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Current Versus Historical Buckhead, Atlanta, GA Rents

Buckhead rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $8,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,720, or roughly $25 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $679 (-36.15%) year-over-year from $1,879 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $34 (1.83%) year-over-year from $1,866 to $1,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $849 (-25.70%) year-over-year from $3,303 to $2,454. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $130 (2.82%) year-over-year from $4,620 to $4,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,600 (25.00%) year-over-year from $6,400 to $8,000. 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 10.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.39% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.56% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.55% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.09% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $25.71 $1,200 $1,879 (-36.15%) $2,345 (-48.82%)
1 BR $25.26 $1,900 $1,866 (1.83%) $1,808 (5.12%)
2 BR $24.43 $2,454 $3,303 (-25.70%) $3,131 (-21.62%)
3 BR $25.41 $4,750 $4,620 (2.82%) $4,955 (-4.14%)
4+ BR $24.62 $8,000 $6,400 (25.00%) $6,283 (27.32%)

Historical Rents in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

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Top Cities Near Buckhead

There are a total of 18 cities nearby Buckhead. The average rent in Buckhead is currently $2,491 per month. A total of 13 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that East Point, GA, with an average rent of $1,888, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Buckhead, Atlanta, GA is North Atlanta, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,995 per month.

Let's compare Buckhead, Atlanta, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 15.42% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA are about 17.18% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 44.04% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 18 total cities near Buckhead, Atlanta, GA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
East Point, GA $1,300 $1,100 $1,425 $1,888
Dunwoody, GA N/A $1,585 $2,058 $2,089
Marietta, GA $3,500 $1,190 $1,650 $2,300
North Decatur, GA $1,195 $1,805 $2,355 $2,355
Sandy Springs, GA $1,500 $1,614 $2,000 $2,375
Atlanta, GA $1,530 $1,900 $2,500 $2,483
Mableton, GA N/A $1,575 $2,375 $2,513
Smyrna, GA N/A $1,636 $1,898 $2,673
Roswell, GA N/A $1,600 $2,000 $2,700
North Atlanta, GA $1,700 $1,563 $1,950 $3,995

Top Neighborhoods Near Buckhead

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Buckhead. Some of these neighborhoods include Midtown, Old Fourth Ward, and North Buckhead. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Buckhead, Atlanta, GA in the following table.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Buckhead, Atlanta, GA is currently around $2,998 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,998. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Buckhead's average rent, which is only $2,720. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Buckhead, Midtown has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $3,175 average rent per month, North Buckhead is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Buckhead. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Midtown, Atlanta, GA $1,645 $2,038 $3,029 $2,500
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA $2,178 $2,014 $2,850 $2,998
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA N/A $2,050 $3,590 $3,175

Top Counties Near Buckhead

There are a total of 13 counties located by Buckhead, 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 12 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Clayton, GA. Its average rent per month is $1,795. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by Buckhead, Atlanta, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA is 19.11% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA is 25.20% 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 $1,223 $1,400 $1,795
Rockdale, GA N/A $1,375 $1,495 $1,970
Douglas, GA N/A $1,275 $1,425 $2,100
Paulding, GA N/A $1,999 $1,800 $2,195
DeKalb, GA $1,700 $1,645 $1,900 $2,200
Gwinnett, GA $1,385 $1,536 $1,795 $2,400
Cherokee, GA N/A $1,630 $2,023 $2,450
Fulton, GA $1,500 $1,804 $2,278 $2,495
Cobb, GA $2,425 $1,725 $1,950 $2,500
Fayette, GA N/A $2,775 $2,350 $3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Buckhead

There are a total of 41 zipcodes in or near Buckhead, Atlanta, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,450. A total of 31 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 30349, Fulton County, GA at $1,895 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,250 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 Buckhead, Atlanta, GA is $1,654 per month. Or in other words, $24 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,991 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
30305, Atlanta, GA $1,200 $2,000 $2,720 $2,441
30327, Atlanta, GA N/A $1,598 $2,350 $6,250
30309, Atlanta, GA $1,625 $2,092 $3,154 $2,500
30342, Sandy Springs, GA N/A $1,408 $2,023 $4,200
30324, Atlanta, GA N/A $1,735 $2,280 $2,450
30318, Atlanta, GA $1,482 $1,799 $2,250 $2,500
30319, North Atlanta, GA $1,700 $1,800 $2,048 $3,900
30339, Cobb County, GA N/A $1,605 $2,100 $2,106
30306, Atlanta, GA $1,500 $1,600 $2,300 $2,485
30308, Atlanta, GA $1,760 $1,960 $2,700 $2,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Buckhead Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA?
The average monthly rental price for Buckhead, Atlanta, GA apartments for rent is approximately $2,720. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Buckhead, 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 Buckhead, Atlanta, GA.
How much is a studio apartment in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $25.71. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Buckhead.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $25.26. There are a total of 109 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Buckhead.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,450 and an average price per square feet of $24.43. There are a total of 113 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Buckhead.
How have rent prices in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.36%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.26%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA?
A reasonable rent price in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA is around $2,176/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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