Average Rent in DeKalb, GA

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Current Versus Historical DeKalb, GA Rents

DeKalb rentals average $1,378 for a studio rental to $3,363 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,200, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $745 (-35.10%) year-over-year from $2,122 to $1,378. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $636 (-28.43%) year-over-year from $2,236 to $1,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $515 (-22.73%) year-over-year from $2,265 to $1,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $320 (17.07%) year-over-year from $1,875 to $2,195. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,038 (48.03%) year-over-year from $2,162 to $3,200. 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 18.73% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.40% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.23% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.15% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.48% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.29	$1,378	$2,122 (-35.10%)	$2,030 (-32.14%)
1 BR	$2.10	$1,600	$2,236 (-28.43%)	$2,252 (-28.94%)
2 BR	$1.35	$1,750	$2,265 (-22.73%)	$2,669 (-34.42%)
3 BR	$1.40	$2,195	$1,875 (17.07%)	$2,320 (-5.37%)
4+ BR	$1.26	$3,200	$2,162 (48.03%)	$2,576 (24.21%)

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 $2,698 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 DeKalb, GA is North Atlanta, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,675 per month.

Let's compare DeKalb, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 3.70% more affordable. Two bedrooms in DeKalb, GA are about 7.32% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 27.27% 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
East Point, GA	N/A	$1,141	$1,623	$1,800
Sandy Springs, GA	$1,470	$1,556	$1,929	$2,085
Atlanta, GA	$1,650	$1,795	$2,499	$2,400
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 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 $2,695 per month. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,695. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than DeKalb's average rent, which is only $2,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near DeKalb, 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 DeKalb. 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 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 $2,349. 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 $1,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,975, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by DeKalb, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in DeKalb, GA is 2.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in DeKalb, GA is 2.81% 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	$950	$1,453	$1,750
Rockdale, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,400	$1,930
Newton, GA	N/A	$1,650	$1,325	$1,950
Henry, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,700	$1,998
Fulton, GA	$1,594	$1,700	$2,250	$2,347
Cobb, GA	N/A	$1,540	$1,977	$2,350
Gwinnett, GA	N/A	$1,520	$1,800	$2,400
Cherokee, GA	N/A	$1,570	$1,900	$2,500
Forsyth, GA	N/A	$1,500	$2,000	$2,600
Fayette, GA	N/A	$2,900	$1,895	$2,975

Top Zipcodes Near DeKalb

There are a total of 11 zipcodes in or near DeKalb, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,500. 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 $1,750 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 DeKalb, GA is $1,615 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,000 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	$1,607	$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
30188, Cherokee County, GA	N/A	$1,540	$1,700	$2,550
30022, Johns Creek, GA	N/A	$1,509	$1,906	$2,600
30344, College Park, GA	N/A	$1,141	$1,623	$1,750

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 $2,200. 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 $1,378 and an average price per square feet of $2.29. 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 $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $2.10. There are a total of 64 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 $1,797 and an average price per square feet of $1.35. There are a total of 136 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 -0.35%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.28%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.23%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in DeKalb, GA?

A reasonable rent price in DeKalb, GA is around $1,760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.