Average Rent in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

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Current Versus Historical Buckhead, Atlanta, GA Rents

Buckhead rentals average $1,300 for a studio rental to $8,600 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 November 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $432 (-24.92%) year-over-year from $1,732 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $52 (2.87%) year-over-year from $1,798 to $1,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $453 (-15.33%) year-over-year from $2,953 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $158 (3.65%) year-over-year from $4,342 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $5,044 (84.69%) year-over-year from $5,956 to $11,000. 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 up by 2.63% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.95% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.14% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 26.68% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Nov 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $31.20 $1,300 $1,732 (-24.92%) $1,960 (-33.68%)
1 BR $27.74 $1,850 $1,798 (2.87%) $1,796 (3.02%)
2 BR $23.07 $2,500 $2,953 (-15.33%) $2,899 (-13.75%)
3 BR $27.43 $4,500 $4,342 (3.65%) $4,413 (1.97%)
4+ BR $27.69 $11,000 $5,956 (84.69%) $9,800 (12.24%)

Historical Rents in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

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Top Cities Near Buckhead

There are a total of 16 cities nearby Buckhead. The average rent in Buckhead is currently $2,423 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 $1,795, 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 $3,625 per month.

Let's compare Buckhead, Atlanta, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 18.57% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA are about 21.58% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 42.93% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 16 total cities near Buckhead, Atlanta, GA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
East Point, GA N/A $1,166 $1,375 $1,795
Marietta, GA N/A $1,320 $1,638 $1,900
Sandy Springs, GA $1,490 $1,619 $1,948 $2,100
Dunwoody, GA N/A $1,537 $2,058 $2,113
Redan, GA N/A $963 $1,473 $2,125
Roswell, GA N/A $1,236 $1,750 $2,395
Atlanta, GA $1,476 $1,795 $2,500 $2,450
Smyrna, GA N/A $1,746 $1,995 $2,500
Mableton, GA N/A $1,350 $2,143 $2,663
North Atlanta, GA N/A $2,098 $2,000 $3,625

Top Neighborhoods Near Buckhead

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Buckhead. Some of these neighborhoods include Old Fourth Ward, Midtown, 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 $2,500 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Buckhead's average rent, which is actually $2,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Buckhead, Midtown has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $5,500 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
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA $2,185 $2,200 $2,853 $2,500
Midtown, Atlanta, GA $1,645 $1,923 $3,200 $2,500
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA N/A $2,000 $4,390 $5,500

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 $2,195. That's roughly around $14 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 $1,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,825, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by Buckhead, Atlanta, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA is 20.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA is 22.86% 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 $1,100 $1,350 $1,750
Rockdale, GA N/A $1,000 $1,395 $1,773
Douglas, GA N/A $1,175 $1,750 $1,965
Paulding, GA N/A $1,550 $2,370 $2,173
DeKalb, GA $1,195 $1,522 $1,943 $2,195
Cherokee, GA N/A $1,480 $1,890 $2,350
Gwinnett, GA $1,863 $1,499 $1,701 $2,397
Fulton, GA $1,490 $1,700 $2,220 $2,400
Cobb, GA $1,350 $1,550 $1,893 $2,500
Fayette, GA N/A $3,100 $2,045 $2,825

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 $2,500. A total of 32 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 30344, College Park, GA at $1,795 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,499 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 Buckhead, Atlanta, GA is $1,543 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,925 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 $1,300 $1,850 $3,025 $2,500
30309, Atlanta, GA $1,635 $1,900 $2,895 $2,625
30342, Sandy Springs, GA N/A $1,690 $1,650 $4,499
30324, Atlanta, GA $975 $1,730 $2,225 $2,675
30318, Atlanta, GA $1,474 $1,620 $2,245 $2,500
30319, North Atlanta, GA N/A $1,690 $1,975 $3,500
30339, Cobb County, GA N/A $1,605 $1,900 $2,111
30306, Atlanta, GA $1,375 $2,000 $2,350 $3,400
30308, Atlanta, GA $1,823 $1,950 $2,950 $2,275
30314, Atlanta, GA N/A $968 $1,525 $2,100

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 $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $31.20. There are a total of 3 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 $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $27.74. There are a total of 86 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 $23.07. There are a total of 116 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 -0.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% 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.