Average Rent in DeKalb, GA

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Current Versus Historical DeKalb, GA Rents

DeKalb rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $2,773 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 March 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $866 (-41.03%) year-over-year from $2,111 to $1,245. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $586 (-26.20%) year-over-year from $2,236 to $1,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $356 (-16.56%) year-over-year from $2,150 to $1,794. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $14 (0.71%) year-over-year from $1,986 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $205 (-7.56%) year-over-year from $2,713 to $2,508. 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 14.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 18.87% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.40% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.23% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.61% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.08	$1,650	$2,236 (-26.20%)	$2,250 (-26.67%)
2 BR	$1.45	$1,794	$2,150 (-16.56%)	$2,486 (-27.83%)
3 BR	$1.30	$2,000	$1,986 (0.71%)	$2,370 (-15.61%)
4+ BR	$1.14	$2,508	$2,713 (-7.56%)	$2,667 (-5.97%)

Historical Rents in DeKalb, GA

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Top Cities Near DeKalb

There are a total of 7 cities nearby DeKalb. The average rent in DeKalb is currently $2,350 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Redan, GA, with an average rent of $1,868, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near DeKalb, GA is Alpharetta, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare DeKalb, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 5.26% more affordable. Two bedrooms in DeKalb, GA are about 13.06% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 23.81% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near DeKalb, GA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Redan, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,640	$1,868
East Point, GA	N/A	$1,045	$1,538	$1,895
Sandy Springs, GA	$1,523	$1,611	$2,000	$2,049
Atlanta, GA	$1,470	$1,745	$2,412	$2,350
Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,261	$2,000	$2,400
Johns Creek, GA	N/A	$1,616	$1,775	$2,700
Alpharetta, GA	N/A	$1,707	$2,395	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near DeKalb

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near DeKalb. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near DeKalb, GA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near DeKalb, GA is currently around $2,570 per month. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,570. 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 $2,318 per month. Whereas, at $2,821 average rent per month, Old Fourth Ward 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	$1,495	$1,850	$2,700	$2,318
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,087	$2,700	$2,821

Top Counties Near DeKalb

There are a total of 2 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 $2,293. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Clayton, GA. It's average rent per month is $1,845. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,940, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by DeKalb, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in DeKalb, GA is 1.47% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in DeKalb, GA is 5.99% more affordable 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	$1,095	$1,398	$1,845
Newton, GA	N/A	$1,154	$1,425	$1,960
Rockdale, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,538	$2,005
Henry, GA	N/A	$1,000	$1,800	$2,083
Fulton, GA	$1,475	$1,700	$2,200	$2,272
Gwinnett, GA	N/A	$1,535	$1,800	$2,315
Cobb, GA	$2,425	$1,643	$1,950	$2,400
Cherokee, GA	N/A	$1,608	$1,975	$2,500
Forsyth, GA	N/A	$1,570	$2,083	$2,700
Fayette, GA	N/A	$2,750	$1,950	$2,940

Top Zipcodes Near DeKalb

There are a total of 15 zipcodes in or near DeKalb, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,233. 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 30344, College Park, GA at $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,025 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 DeKalb, GA is $1,634 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,070 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 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	$1,400	$1,650	$2,285	$2,190
30309, Atlanta, GA	$1,432	$1,808	$2,878	$2,373
30024, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,598	$2,070	$2,625
30328, Sandy Springs, GA	$1,523	$1,634	$2,221	$2,150
30080, Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,448	$1,985	$2,400
30058, DeKalb County, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,640	$1,995
30253, McDonough, GA	N/A	N/A	$2,231	$2,138
30316, DeKalb County, GA	N/A	$1,900	$2,650	$2,570
30188, Cherokee County, GA	N/A	$1,661	$1,850	$2,500
30022, Johns Creek, GA	N/A	$1,642	$2,005	$2,600

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 $1,530 and an average price per square feet of $2.08. There are a total of 65 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 $1,769 and an average price per square feet of $1.45. There are a total of 127 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 -0.41%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.26%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% 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.