Average Rent in DeKalb, GA

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Current Versus Historical DeKalb, GA Rents

DeKalb rentals average $1,070 for a studio rental to $2,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,090, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $877 (-40.47%) year-over-year from $2,167 to $1,290. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $224 (-10.09%) year-over-year from $2,224 to $2,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $692 (-29.25%) year-over-year from $2,367 to $1,675. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $93 (4.83%) year-over-year from $1,934 to $2,028. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $79 (3.11%) year-over-year from $2,546 to $2,625. 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 27.55% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.88% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.91% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.69% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.72% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.37	$1,290	$2,167 (-40.47%)	$2,030 (-36.45%)
1 BR	$2.11	$2,000	$2,224 (-10.09%)	$2,241 (-10.74%)
2 BR	$1.40	$1,675	$2,367 (-29.25%)	$2,490 (-32.74%)
3 BR	$1.28	$2,028	$1,934 (4.83%)	$2,387 (-15.05%)
4+ BR	$1.15	$2,625	$2,546 (3.11%)	$2,748 (-4.49%)

Historical Rents in DeKalb, GA

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Top Cities Near DeKalb

There are a total of 8 cities nearby DeKalb. The average rent in DeKalb is currently $2,228 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Redan, GA, with an average rent of $1,835, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near DeKalb, GA is Alpharetta, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,400 per month.

Let's compare DeKalb, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 3.53% more expensive. Two bedrooms in DeKalb, GA are about 11.40% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.23% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near DeKalb, GA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Redan, GA	N/A	$913	$1,600	$1,835
East Point, GA	N/A	$1,100	$1,575	$1,850
Sandy Springs, GA	$1,450	$1,580	$1,950	$2,100
Mableton, GA	N/A	$1,350	$1,975	$2,110
Atlanta, GA	$1,500	$1,750	$2,450	$2,345
Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,449	$1,949	$2,450
Johns Creek, GA	N/A	$1,532	$1,761	$2,693
Alpharetta, GA	N/A	$1,859	$2,500	$3,400

Top Neighborhoods Near DeKalb

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

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near DeKalb, GA is currently around $2,730 per month. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,730. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than DeKalb's average rent, which is only $2,090. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near DeKalb, Midtown has the most affordable average rent at $2,300 per month. Whereas, at $3,600 average rent per month, North Buckhead 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	$1,585	$1,895	$2,795	$2,300
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,000	$2,765	$2,730
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,900	$3,050	$3,600

Top Counties Near DeKalb

There are a total of 3 counties located by DeKalb, GA. Some of these counties include Clayton, GA, Rockdale, GA, and Newton, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,323. 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 $1,825. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,875, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by DeKalb, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in DeKalb, GA is 2.04% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in DeKalb, GA is 2.86% 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	$1,000	$1,400	$1,825
Rockdale, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,423	$1,900
Newton, GA	N/A	$1,650	$1,414	$1,925
Henry, GA	N/A	$1,000	$1,625	$2,000
Fulton, GA	$1,484	$1,716	$2,200	$2,275
Gwinnett, GA	N/A	$1,500	$1,800	$2,370
Cobb, GA	$2,425	$1,527	$1,949	$2,395
Cherokee, GA	N/A	$1,575	$2,045	$2,500
Forsyth, GA	N/A	$1,500	$1,895	$2,650
Fayette, GA	N/A	$2,775	$1,800	$2,875

Top Zipcodes Near DeKalb

There are a total of 13 zipcodes in or near DeKalb, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,367. 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 $1,798 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,400 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 $1,589 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,950 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	$1,295	$1,589	$2,241	$2,200
30309, Atlanta, GA	$1,500	$1,878	$2,771	$2,367
30024, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,613	$1,955	$2,600
30328, Sandy Springs, GA	$1,450	$1,597	$2,200	$2,200
30080, Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,500	$1,950	$2,450
30058, DeKalb County, GA	N/A	$913	$1,615	$1,910
30253, McDonough, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,550	$2,000
30316, DeKalb County, GA	N/A	$2,107	$2,438	$2,500
30022, Johns Creek, GA	N/A	$1,667	$1,850	$2,625
30331, Fulton County, GA	N/A	$1,100	$1,739	$2,200

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 $2,090. 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 $1,070 and an average price per square feet of $2.37. There are a total of 2 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 $1,545 and an average price per square feet of $2.11. There are a total of 63 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 $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $1.40. There are a total of 139 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 -0.40%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.29%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in DeKalb, GA?

A reasonable rent price in DeKalb, GA is around $1,672/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.