Average Rent in Atlanta, GA

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Current Versus Historical Atlanta, GA Rents

Atlanta rentals average $1,650 for a studio rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $356 (-17.31%) year-over-year from $2,056 to $1,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3 (-0.18%) year-over-year from $1,853 to $1,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $149 (-5.65%) year-over-year from $2,642 to $2,493. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $75 (-2.80%) year-over-year from $2,675 to $2,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $283 (8.79%) year-over-year from $3,217 to $3,500. 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 7.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.34% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.56% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.02% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.45% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.73 $1,700 $2,056 (-17.31%) $2,000 (-14.99%)
1 BR $2.39 $1,850 $1,853 (-0.18%) $1,865 (-0.78%)
2 BR $2.13 $2,493 $2,642 (-5.65%) $2,663 (-6.40%)
3 BR $1.68 $2,600 $2,675 (-2.80%) $2,739 (-5.08%)
4+ BR $1.84 $3,500 $3,217 (8.79%) $2,725 (28.44%)

Historical Rents in Atlanta, GA

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Top Cities Near Atlanta

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Atlanta. The average rent in Atlanta is currently $2,699 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that East Point, GA, with an average rent of $1,800, 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 $3,675 per month.

Let's compare Atlanta, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 14.64% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Atlanta, GA are about 24.40% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.90% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Atlanta, GA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
East Point, GA N/A $1,141 $1,623 $1,800
Sandy Springs, GA $1,470 $1,556 $1,929 $2,085
Johns Creek, GA N/A $1,509 $1,797 $2,698
Smyrna, GA N/A $1,493 $2,000 $2,700
Alpharetta, GA N/A $1,932 $2,000 $3,000
North Atlanta, GA N/A $1,700 $1,850 $3,675

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 $2,695 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,695. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Atlanta's average rent, which is only $2,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Atlanta, Midtown has the most affordable average rent at $2,300 per month. Whereas, at $3,825 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 $1,655 $1,916 $2,683 $2,300
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA N/A $2,100 $2,923 $2,695
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA N/A $2,000 $3,200 $3,825

Top Counties Near Atlanta

There are a total of 3 counties located by Atlanta, GA. Some of these counties include Clayton, GA, Henry, GA, and Douglas, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,200. 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 $1,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,975, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by Atlanta, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Atlanta, GA is 16.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Atlanta, GA is 28.09% 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 $950 $1,453 $1,750
Henry, GA N/A N/A $1,700 $1,998
Douglas, GA N/A $900 $1,500 $2,100
DeKalb, GA $1,378 $1,500 $1,797 $2,200
Fulton, GA $1,594 $1,700 $2,250 $2,347
Cobb, GA N/A $1,540 $1,977 $2,350
Fayette, GA N/A $2,900 $1,895 $2,975

Top Zipcodes Near Atlanta

There are a total of 10 zipcodes in or near Atlanta, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,445. A total of 5 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 $1,750 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,675 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 $1,618 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,012 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 $1,607 $1,620 $2,480 $2,390
30309, Atlanta, GA $1,650 $1,900 $2,750 $2,300
30024, Gwinnett County, GA N/A $1,701 $1,888 $2,650
30328, Sandy Springs, GA $1,470 $1,615 $2,023 $2,023
30080, Smyrna, GA N/A $1,500 $2,000 $2,600
30253, McDonough, GA N/A N/A $1,833 $2,062
30316, DeKalb County, GA N/A $2,100 $2,317 $2,500
30022, Johns Creek, GA N/A $1,509 $1,906 $2,600
30342, Sandy Springs, GA N/A $1,753 $2,415 $3,675
30344, College Park, GA N/A $1,141 $1,623 $1,750

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 $2,400. 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 $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $2.73. There are a total of 13 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 $1,795 and an average price per square feet of $2.39. There are a total of 352 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 $2,499 and an average price per square feet of $2.13. There are a total of 421 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 -0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Atlanta, GA?
A reasonable rent price in Atlanta, GA is around $1,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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