Average Rent in Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Current Versus Historical Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Rents

Northwest Atlanta rentals average $1,528 for a studio rental to $2,575 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,550, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $592 (-29.88%) year-over-year from $1,982 to $1,390. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $136 (-7.97%) year-over-year from $1,711 to $1,575. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $192 (9.55%) year-over-year from $2,006 to $2,198. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $143 (5.17%) year-over-year from $2,758 to $2,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $350 (-12.28%) year-over-year from $2,850 to $2,500. 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 34.32% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.72% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.74% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.23% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.29	$1,390	$1,982 (-29.88%)	$1,815 (-23.39%)
1 BR	$2.19	$1,575	$1,711 (-7.97%)	$1,526 (3.21%)
2 BR	$1.72	$2,198	$2,006 (9.55%)	$2,000 (9.86%)
3 BR	$1.88	$2,900	$2,758 (5.17%)	$2,232 (29.95%)
4+ BR	$1.54	$2,500	$2,850 (-12.28%)	$2,342 (6.76%)

Historical Rents in Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

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Top Cities Near Northwest Atlanta

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Northwest Atlanta. The average rent in Northwest Atlanta is currently $2,595 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Smyrna, GA, with an average rent of $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA is Sandy Springs, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,975 per month.

Let's compare Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 5.04% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA are about 7.97% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.45% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Smyrna, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,948	$2,200
Atlanta, GA	$1,512	$1,850	$2,500	$2,595
Sandy Springs, GA	N/A	$1,650	$2,020	$2,975

Top Neighborhoods Near Northwest Atlanta

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

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA is currently around $2,551 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Northwest Atlanta's average rent, which is only $2,550. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Northwest Atlanta, Midtown has the most affordable average rent at $2,551 per month. Whereas, at $2,551 average rent per month, Midtown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Northwest Atlanta. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,520	$1,950	$2,750	$2,551

Top Counties Near Northwest Atlanta

There are a total of 1 counties located by Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA. Some of these counties include Clayton, GA, Douglas, GA, and DeKalb, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,198. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Clayton, GA. It's average rent per month is $1,770. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,985, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA is 44.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA is 20.27% 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	$958	$1,399	$1,770
Douglas, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,550	$1,998
DeKalb, GA	N/A	$1,555	$1,800	$2,098
Henry, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,750	$2,198
Cobb, GA	N/A	$1,850	$1,800	$2,200
Fulton, GA	$1,549	$1,850	$2,300	$2,500
Fayette, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,700	$2,985

Top Zipcodes Near Northwest Atlanta

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,695. 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 30058, DeKalb County, GA at $1,933 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,850 per month is 30312, Atlanta, GA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA is $1,700 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,270 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 7 zipcodes in Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
30318, Atlanta, GA	$1,512	$1,700	$2,270	$2,695
30309, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,873	$2,800	$2,495
30308, Atlanta, GA	$1,520	$2,000	$2,735	$2,700
30312, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,800	$2,400	$2,850
30349, Fulton County, GA	N/A	$920	$1,410	$1,973
30058, DeKalb County, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,475	$1,933
30024, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,586	$1,833	$2,775

Frequently Asked Questions - Northwest Atlanta Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA?

The average monthly rental price for Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA apartments for rent is approximately $2,550. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Northwest Atlanta, 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 Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA.

How much is a studio apartment in Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,528 and an average price per square feet of $2.29. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Northwest Atlanta.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,738 and an average price per square feet of $2.19. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Northwest Atlanta.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,195 and an average price per square feet of $1.72. There are a total of 17 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Northwest Atlanta.

How have rent prices in Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.30%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA?

A reasonable rent price in Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA is around $2,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.