Average Rent in Atlanta, GA

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Current Versus Historical Atlanta, GA Rents

Atlanta rentals average $1,385 for a studio rental to $3,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,399, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $403 (-19.16%) year-over-year from $2,103 to $1,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $180 (-9.11%) year-over-year from $1,980 to $1,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $675 (-21.95%) year-over-year from $3,075 to $2,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $46 (-1.62%) year-over-year from $2,833 to $2,788. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $516 (17.01%) year-over-year from $3,034 to $3,550. 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 11.69% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.66% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.78% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.59% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.79% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Dec 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.49 $1,700 $2,103 (-19.16%) $2,108 (-19.37%)
1 BR $2.35 $1,800 $1,980 (-9.11%) $1,995 (-9.77%)
2 BR $2.11 $2,400 $3,075 (-21.95%) $3,009 (-20.25%)
3 BR $1.63 $2,788 $2,833 (-1.62%) $2,931 (-4.88%)
4+ BR $1.76 $3,550 $3,034 (17.01%) $2,725 (30.29%)

Historical Rents in Atlanta, GA

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Top Cities Near Atlanta

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Atlanta. The average rent in Atlanta is currently $2,371 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Redan, GA, with an average rent of $1,795, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Atlanta, GA is North Atlanta, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,173 per month.

Let's compare Atlanta, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 12.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Atlanta, GA are about 25.88% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.45% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Atlanta, GA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Redan, GA N/A N/A $1,599 $1,795
East Point, GA N/A $1,200 $1,550 $1,850
Marietta, GA N/A $1,204 $1,600 $1,900
Sandy Springs, GA $1,487 $1,590 $1,913 $2,048
Smyrna, GA N/A $1,540 $2,000 $2,695
Johns Creek, GA N/A $1,576 $1,831 $2,850
Alpharetta, GA N/A $1,816 $2,000 $3,000
North Atlanta, GA N/A $1,700 $1,875 $3,173

Top Neighborhoods Near Atlanta

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

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Atlanta, GA is currently around $2,650 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,650. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Atlanta's average rent, which is only $2,399. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Atlanta, Midtown has the most affordable average rent at $2,300 per month. Whereas, at $3,648 average rent per month, North Buckhead is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Atlanta. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Midtown, Atlanta, GA $1,380 $1,898 $2,700 $2,300
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA N/A $2,143 $2,950 $2,650
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA N/A $2,000 $3,498 $3,648

Top Counties Near Atlanta

There are a total of 3 counties located by Atlanta, GA. Some of these counties include Clayton, GA, Douglas, GA, and Henry, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Clayton, GA. It's average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,905, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by Atlanta, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Atlanta, GA is 20.93% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Atlanta, GA is 29.99% 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 N/A $1,350 $1,800
Douglas, GA N/A $1,342 $1,500 $1,940
Henry, GA N/A $1,023 $1,750 $1,995
DeKalb, GA N/A $1,400 $1,750 $2,000
Fulton, GA $1,433 $1,700 $2,217 $2,300
Cobb, GA N/A $1,620 $1,995 $2,400
Fayette, GA N/A $2,248 $2,500 $2,905

Top Zipcodes Near Atlanta

There are a total of 13 zipcodes in or near Atlanta, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,300. A total of 7 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 30344, College Park, GA at $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,800 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 Atlanta, GA is $1,600 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,055 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in 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 $1,500 $1,605 $2,268 $2,400
30309, Atlanta, GA $1,332 $1,856 $2,765 $2,300
30024, Gwinnett County, GA N/A $1,503 $1,878 $2,698
30328, Sandy Springs, GA $1,487 $1,600 $2,008 $2,000
30080, Smyrna, GA N/A $1,540 $1,964 $2,425
30058, DeKalb County, GA N/A N/A $1,435 $1,903
30253, McDonough, GA N/A N/A $2,230 $2,143
30316, DeKalb County, GA N/A $2,228 $2,448 $2,500
30022, Johns Creek, GA N/A $1,635 $2,055 $2,673
30331, Fulton County, GA N/A N/A $2,000 $2,100

Frequently Asked Questions - Atlanta Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Atlanta, GA?
The average monthly rental price for Atlanta, GA apartments for rent is approximately $2,399. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 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 Atlanta, GA.
How much is a studio apartment in Atlanta, GA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,385 and an average price per square feet of $2.49. There are a total of 14 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Atlanta.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Atlanta, GA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,771 and an average price per square feet of $2.35. There are a total of 358 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Atlanta.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Atlanta, GA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $2.11. There are a total of 468 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Atlanta.
How have rent prices in Atlanta, GA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Atlanta, GA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Atlanta, GA?
A reasonable rent price in Atlanta, GA is around $1,919/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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