Average Rent in Rockdale, GA

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Current Versus Historical Rockdale, GA Rents

Rockdale rentals average $1,513 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,435 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $6,750 to $6,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $279 (22.64%) year-over-year from $1,233 to $1,513. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $73 (-4.92%) year-over-year from $1,473 to $1,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3 (0.14%) year-over-year from $1,847 to $1,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $24 (1.01%) year-over-year from $2,411 to $2,435. 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 down by 5.71% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$22.00	$1,513	$1,233 (22.64%)	$1,292 (17.10%)
2 BR	$14.15	$1,400	$1,473 (-4.92%)	$1,250 (12.00%)
3 BR	$14.40	$1,850	$1,847 (0.14%)	$1,698 (8.98%)
4+ BR	$9.88	$2,435	$2,411 (1.01%)	$2,042 (19.27%)

Historical Rents in Rockdale, GA

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Top Cities Near Rockdale

There are a total of 14 cities nearby Rockdale. The average rent in Rockdale is currently $2,457 per month. Only one city nearby has 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 Rockdale, GA is North Atlanta, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,625 per month.

Let's compare Rockdale, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 2.15% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Rockdale, GA are about 43.93% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 42.91% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near Rockdale, 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
Suwanee, GA	N/A	$1,475	$2,200	$2,850
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 Rockdale

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

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Rockdale, GA is currently around $2,680 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Rockdale's average rent, which is only $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Rockdale, 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 Rockdale. 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 Rockdale

There are a total of 9 counties located by Rockdale, GA. Some of these counties include Clayton, GA, Walton, GA, and Newton, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,100. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of one county has 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 Rockdale, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Rockdale, GA is 11.77% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Rockdale, GA is 25.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Clayton, GA	N/A	$1,335	$1,421	$1,760
Walton, GA	N/A	$1,000	$1,400	$1,950
Newton, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,595	$1,995
Barrow, GA	N/A	$1,325	$1,350	$1,995
Henry, GA	N/A	$1,267	$1,799	$2,100
DeKalb, GA	$1,300	$1,550	$1,943	$2,150
Fulton, GA	$1,500	$1,750	$2,200	$2,396
Gwinnett, GA	$1,900	$1,545	$1,750	$2,400
Fayette, GA	N/A	$3,000	$2,648	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near Rockdale

There are a total of 39 zipcodes in or near Rockdale, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,400. A total of 4 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 Rockdale, GA is $1,614 per month. Or in other words, $24 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,904 per month. Which comes out to $19 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Rockdale, GA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
30318, Atlanta, GA	$1,490	$1,739	$2,200	$2,500
30309, Atlanta, GA	$1,675	$1,850	$2,898	$2,662
30032, Belvedere Park, GA	N/A	$2,075	$1,799	$2,100
30058, DeKalb County, GA	N/A	$1,100	$1,495	$1,875
30308, Atlanta, GA	$1,645	$2,000	$3,074	$2,491
30044, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,300	$1,743	$2,200
30024, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,520	$2,039	$2,800
30316, DeKalb County, GA	$1,625	$1,670	$2,500	$2,500
30324, Atlanta, GA	$975	$1,844	$2,250	$2,300
30281, Henry County, GA	N/A	$1,259	$1,637	$2,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Rockdale Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Rockdale, GA?

The average monthly rental price for Rockdale, GA apartments for rent is approximately $1,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Rockdale, 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 Rockdale, GA.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,513 and an average price per square feet of $22.00. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Rockdale.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $14.15. There are a total of 27 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Rockdale.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Rockdale, GA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Rockdale, GA?

A reasonable rent price in Rockdale, GA is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.