Average Rent in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

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Current Versus Historical Buckhead, Atlanta, GA Rents

Buckhead rentals average $1,600 for a studio rental to $8,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,700, or roughly $26 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $485 (-23.24%) year-over-year from $2,085 to $1,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $93 (4.98%) year-over-year from $1,858 to $1,950. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $571 (-18.01%) year-over-year from $3,168 to $2,598. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $561 (-11.31%) year-over-year from $4,961 to $4,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $775 (10.03%) year-over-year from $7,725 to $8,500. 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 2.54% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.24% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.86% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.72% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $1,600 $2,085 (-23.24%) $1,979 (-19.16%)
1 BR $27.12 $1,950 $1,858 (4.98%) $1,900 (2.63%)
2 BR $24.07 $2,598 $3,168 (-18.01%) $3,255 (-20.19%)
3 BR $25.69 $4,400 $4,961 (-11.31%) $4,555 (-3.41%)
4+ BR $29.37 $8,500 $7,725 (10.03%) $6,358 (33.68%)

Historical Rents in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

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Top Cities Near Buckhead

There are a total of 17 cities nearby Buckhead. The average rent in Buckhead is currently $2,463 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Marietta, GA, with an average rent of $1,820, 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 $3,500 per month.

Let's compare Buckhead, Atlanta, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 17.85% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA are about 26.04% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 40.34% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near Buckhead, Atlanta, GA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Marietta, GA $3,500 $1,278 $1,625 $1,820
East Point, GA N/A $1,000 $1,566 $1,850
Dunwoody, GA N/A $1,512 $2,008 $1,958
Sandy Springs, GA $1,425 $1,574 $1,953 $2,200
North Decatur, GA $1,195 $1,825 $2,332 $2,350
Atlanta, GA $1,600 $1,900 $2,480 $2,450
Mableton, GA N/A $1,400 $2,200 $2,463
Smyrna, GA N/A $1,465 $2,000 $2,750
Roswell, GA N/A $1,375 $2,000 $2,850
North Atlanta, GA $1,700 $1,800 $1,950 $3,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Buckhead

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

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Buckhead, Atlanta, GA is currently around $2,788 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,788. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Buckhead's average rent, which is only $2,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Buckhead, Pine Hills 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
Pine Hills, North Atlanta, GA N/A $1,825 $2,395 $2,500
Midtown, Atlanta, GA $1,633 $2,145 $2,983 $2,600
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA $2,145 $2,225 $2,800 $2,975
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA N/A $2,100 $3,200 $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 11 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 $3,200, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by Buckhead, Atlanta, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA is 19.05% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA is 31.27% 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 $898 $1,500 $1,795
Rockdale, GA N/A $1,200 $1,495 $1,895
Douglas, GA $1,050 $1,195 $1,400 $2,015
DeKalb, GA $1,700 $1,592 $1,900 $2,100
Paulding, GA N/A $1,600 $1,550 $2,100
Cherokee, GA N/A $1,605 $2,010 $2,440
Fulton, GA $1,509 $1,800 $2,227 $2,450
Gwinnett, GA $1,300 $1,503 $1,785 $2,490
Cobb, GA $3,500 $1,675 $1,950 $2,550
Fayette, GA N/A $1,900 $2,500 $3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Buckhead

There are a total of 40 zipcodes in or near Buckhead, Atlanta, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,495. A total of 28 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 $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,700 per month is 30307, 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 $1,617 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 $19 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 $1,600 $2,000 $2,800 $2,335
30309, Atlanta, GA $1,600 $2,119 $3,053 $2,601
30342, Sandy Springs, GA N/A $1,366 $2,248 $3,600
30324, Atlanta, GA N/A $1,700 $2,295 $2,338
30318, Atlanta, GA $1,495 $1,710 $2,310 $2,490
30319, North Atlanta, GA $1,700 $1,800 $2,000 $3,200
30306, Atlanta, GA N/A $1,600 $2,300 $3,100
30308, Atlanta, GA $1,705 $2,000 $2,825 $2,600
30314, Atlanta, GA $1,125 $1,025 $1,095 $1,500
30307, Atlanta, GA N/A $2,283 $3,700 $3,700

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 $2,700. 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 $1,600. There are a total of 1 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 $1,916 and an average price per square feet of $27.12. There are a total of 111 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 $2,704 and an average price per square feet of $24.07. There are a total of 122 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 -0.23%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA?
A reasonable rent price in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA is around $2,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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