Average Rent in DeKalb, GA

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Current Versus Historical DeKalb, GA Rents

DeKalb rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $2,650 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $115 (6.08%) year-over-year from $1,885 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $19 (0.85%) year-over-year from $2,228 to $2,247. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $717 (-28.03%) year-over-year from $2,557 to $1,840. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (4.32%) year-over-year from $1,917 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $293 (12.96%) year-over-year from $2,258 to $2,550. 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 5.27% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.51% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.02% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.62% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Apr 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $1.88 $2,247 $2,228 (0.85%) $1,827 (22.97%)
2 BR $1.55 $1,840 $2,557 (-28.03%) $2,107 (-12.66%)
3 BR $1.27 $2,000 $1,917 (4.32%) $1,690 (18.34%)
4+ BR $1.22 $2,550 $2,258 (12.96%) $1,915 (33.17%)

Historical Rents in DeKalb, GA

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Top Cities Near DeKalb

There are a total of 2 cities nearby DeKalb. The average rent in DeKalb is currently $2,774 per month. Our records show that Atlanta, GA, with an average rent of $2,597, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near DeKalb, GA is Sandy Springs, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,950 per month.

Let's compare DeKalb, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in DeKalb, GA is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 33.51% more affordable. Two bedrooms in DeKalb, GA are about 21.35% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 49.75% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near DeKalb, GA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Atlanta, GA $1,460 $1,855 $2,495 $2,597
Sandy Springs, GA N/A $1,950 $1,995 $2,950

Top Neighborhoods Near DeKalb

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near DeKalb. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near DeKalb, GA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near DeKalb, GA is currently around $2,500 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than DeKalb's average rent, which is only $2,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near DeKalb, Midtown has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $2,500 average rent per month, Midtown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near DeKalb. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Midtown, Atlanta, GA $1,460 $2,000 $2,750 $2,500

Top Counties Near DeKalb

There are a total of 1 counties located by DeKalb, GA. Some of these counties include Clayton, GA, Newton, GA, and Rockdale, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,348. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Clayton, GA. It's average rent per month is $1,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,988, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by DeKalb, GA.

Finally, rent for two bedrooms in DeKalb, GA is 5.41% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Clayton, GA N/A $973 $1,395 $1,750
Newton, GA N/A N/A N/A $1,845
Rockdale, GA N/A N/A $1,400 $1,875
Henry, GA N/A N/A $1,750 $2,175
Cobb, GA N/A $1,775 $1,750 $2,250
Gwinnett, GA N/A $1,535 $1,755 $2,445
Cherokee, GA N/A N/A $1,800 $2,450
Fulton, GA $1,460 $1,850 $2,350 $2,500
Forsyth, GA N/A N/A $2,050 $2,650
Fayette, GA N/A N/A $1,723 $2,988

Top Zipcodes Near DeKalb

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near DeKalb, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,548. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 30016, Newton County, GA at $1,878 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,725 per month is 30024, Gwinnett County, GA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near DeKalb, GA is $1,603 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,121 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 8 zipcodes in DeKalb, GA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
30318, Atlanta, GA $1,481 $1,670 $2,383 $2,600
30309, Atlanta, GA N/A $1,873 $2,800 $2,495
30058, DeKalb County, GA N/A N/A $1,475 $1,988
30349, Fulton County, GA N/A $920 $1,500 $1,895
30308, Atlanta, GA $1,460 $2,013 $2,700 $2,650
30016, Newton County, GA N/A N/A N/A $1,878
30312, Atlanta, GA N/A $1,875 $2,400 $2,700
30024, Gwinnett County, GA N/A $1,535 $1,860 $2,725

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 $2,100. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 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 $1,425 and an average price per square feet of $1.88. There are a total of 32 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 $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $1.55. There are a total of 59 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 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.28%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in DeKalb, GA?
A reasonable rent price in DeKalb, GA is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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