Average Rent in DeKalb, GA

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Current Versus Historical DeKalb, GA Rents

DeKalb rentals average $1,300 for a studio rental to $3,395 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,150, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $428 (-24.75%) year-over-year from $1,728 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $702 (-31.16%) year-over-year from $2,252 to $1,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $459 (-19.21%) year-over-year from $2,391 to $1,932. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $68 (-3.12%) year-over-year from $2,165 to $2,098. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $343 (11.23%) year-over-year from $3,057 to $3,400. 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 9.24% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.61% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.54% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.40% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.29% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$21.15	$1,300	$1,728 (-24.75%)	$2,039 (-36.25%)
1 BR	$23.24	$1,550	$2,252 (-31.16%)	$2,229 (-30.46%)
2 BR	$19.45	$1,932	$2,391 (-19.21%)	$2,316 (-16.60%)
3 BR	$16.86	$2,098	$2,165 (-3.12%)	$1,879 (11.62%)
4+ BR	$16.09	$3,400	$3,057 (11.23%)	$2,282 (49.01%)

Historical Rents in DeKalb, GA

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Top Cities Near DeKalb

There are a total of 21 cities nearby DeKalb. The average rent in DeKalb is currently $2,450 per month. A total of 7 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 DeKalb, GA is North Atlanta, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,625 per month.

Let's compare DeKalb, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 3.87% more expensive. Two bedrooms in DeKalb, GA are about 2.93% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.81% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 21 total cities near DeKalb, GA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
East Point, GA	N/A	$1,116	$1,350	$1,795
Redan, GA	N/A	$1,100	$1,495	$1,950
Dunwoody, GA	N/A	$1,535	$2,068	$2,068
Sandy Springs, GA	$1,490	$1,604	$1,950	$2,121
Atlanta, GA	$1,500	$1,847	$2,481	$2,400
Duluth, GA	N/A	$1,877	$2,050	$2,450
North Decatur, GA	$1,195	$1,832	$2,343	$2,463
Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,639	$2,000	$2,500
Johns Creek, GA	N/A	$1,654	$1,900	$2,950
North Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,315	$1,848	$3,625

Top Neighborhoods Near DeKalb

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

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near DeKalb, GA is currently around $2,680 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than DeKalb's average rent, which is only $2,150. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near DeKalb, Midtown has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, North Buckhead is the most expensive neighborhood in or near DeKalb. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,580	$1,942	$3,200	$2,500
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	$2,225	$2,202	$2,950	$2,680
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,000	$4,445	$6,000

Top Counties Near DeKalb

There are a total of 15 counties located by DeKalb, GA. Some of these counties include Clayton, GA, Rockdale, GA, and Walton, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,150. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Clayton, GA. Its average rent per month is $1,760. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,800, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by DeKalb, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in DeKalb, GA is 9.68% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in DeKalb, GA is 12.97% 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	$1,335	$1,421	$1,760
Rockdale, GA	N/A	$1,513	$1,400	$1,800
Walton, GA	N/A	$1,000	$1,400	$1,950
Newton, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,595	$1,995
Douglas, GA	N/A	$1,290	$1,513	$2,000
Henry, GA	N/A	$1,267	$1,799	$2,100
Fulton, GA	$1,500	$1,750	$2,200	$2,396
Gwinnett, GA	$1,900	$1,545	$1,750	$2,400
Cobb, GA	$1,275	$1,680	$1,900	$2,485
Fayette, GA	N/A	$3,000	$2,648	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near DeKalb

There are a total of 40 zipcodes in or near DeKalb, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,410. A total of 13 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 $1,750 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,950 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 DeKalb, GA is $1,612 per month. Or in other words, $24 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,953 per month. Which comes out to $19 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in DeKalb, GA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
30032, Belvedere Park, GA	N/A	$2,075	$1,799	$2,100
30318, Atlanta, GA	$1,490	$1,739	$2,200	$2,500
30309, Atlanta, GA	$1,675	$1,850	$2,898	$2,662
30308, Atlanta, GA	$1,645	$2,000	$3,074	$2,491
30316, DeKalb County, GA	$1,625	$1,670	$2,500	$2,500
30324, Atlanta, GA	$975	$1,844	$2,250	$2,300
30033, North Decatur, GA	$1,195	$1,883	$2,315	$2,513
30312, Atlanta, GA	$1,840	$1,850	$2,300	$2,300
30305, Atlanta, GA	$1,250	$1,955	$3,000	$2,506
30319, North Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,670	$2,023	$3,500

Frequently Asked Questions - DeKalb Average Rents

What is the average rent price in DeKalb, GA?

The average monthly rental price for DeKalb, GA apartments for rent is approximately $2,150. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do DeKalb, 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 DeKalb, GA.

How much is a studio apartment in DeKalb, GA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $21.15. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in DeKalb.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in DeKalb, GA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $23.24. There are a total of 156 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in DeKalb.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in DeKalb, GA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,943 and an average price per square feet of $19.45. There are a total of 245 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in DeKalb.

How have rent prices in DeKalb, GA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in DeKalb, GA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.31%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in DeKalb, GA?

A reasonable rent price in DeKalb, GA is around $1,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.