Average Rent in Rockdale, GA

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Current Versus Historical Rockdale, GA Rents

Rockdale rentals average $0 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,595 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,000, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $3,659 (118.34%) year-over-year from $3,092 to $6,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $483 (43.28%) year-over-year from $1,117 to $1,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3 (-0.22%) year-over-year from $1,390 to $1,387. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $91 (5.28%) year-over-year from $1,719 to $1,810. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $194 (-7.43%) year-over-year from $2,612 to $2,418. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.71% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.50% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.29% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$1.20	$1,387	$1,390 (-0.22%)	$1,183 (17.21%)
3 BR	$1.16	$1,810	$1,719 (5.28%)	$1,770 (2.26%)
4+ BR	$0.99	$2,418	$2,612 (-7.43%)	$2,543 (-4.92%)

Historical Rents in Rockdale, GA

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Top Cities Near Rockdale

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Rockdale. The average rent in Rockdale is currently $2,350 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Redan, GA, with an average rent of $1,865, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Rockdale, GA is Johns Creek, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,700 per month.

Let's compare Rockdale, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Rockdale, GA are about 9.38% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 33.33% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Rockdale, GA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Redan, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,640	$1,865
Sandy Springs, GA	$1,565	$1,621	$1,995	$2,005
Atlanta, GA	$1,415	$1,722	$2,402	$2,350
Roswell, GA	N/A	$2,000	$1,695	$2,443
Johns Creek, GA	N/A	$1,616	$1,750	$2,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Rockdale

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

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Rockdale, GA is currently around $2,844 per month. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,844. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Rockdale's average rent, which is only $2,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Rockdale, Midtown has the most affordable average rent at $2,300 per month. Whereas, at $3,765 average rent per month, North Buckhead is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Rockdale. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,465	$1,850	$2,700	$2,300
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,000	$2,735	$2,844
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,823	$3,765	$3,765

Top Counties Near Rockdale

There are a total of 3 counties located by Rockdale, GA. Some of these counties include Clayton, GA, Walton, GA, and Newton, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,038. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Clayton, GA. It's average rent per month is $1,850. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,340, Gwinnett, GA is the most expensive county by Rockdale, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Rockdale, GA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Rockdale, GA is 10.16% 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	$1,097	$1,398	$1,850
Walton, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,845	$1,858
Newton, GA	N/A	$1,650	$1,513	$2,000
Henry, GA	N/A	$1,000	$1,775	$2,075
DeKalb, GA	$998	$1,527	$1,750	$2,116
Gwinnett, GA	N/A	$1,535	$1,800	$2,340

Top Zipcodes Near Rockdale

There are a total of 10 zipcodes in or near Rockdale, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,233. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 30228, Henry County, GA at $2,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,100 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 Rockdale, GA is $1,583 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,121 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Rockdale, GA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
30309, Atlanta, GA	$1,364	$1,805	$2,850	$2,340
30328, Sandy Springs, GA	$1,565	$1,635	$2,100	$2,100
30058, DeKalb County, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,490	$2,000
30253, McDonough, GA	N/A	N/A	$2,231	$2,125
30316, DeKalb County, GA	N/A	$1,875	$2,550	$2,772
30022, Johns Creek, GA	N/A	$1,642	$2,005	$2,698
30281, Henry County, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,495	$2,123
30342, Sandy Springs, GA	N/A	$1,643	$2,603	$3,100
30228, Henry County, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,775	$2,000
30096, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,530	$2,143	$2,400

Frequently Asked Questions - Rockdale Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Rockdale, GA?

The average monthly rental price for Rockdale, GA apartments for rent is approximately $2,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Rockdale, 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 Rockdale, GA.

How much is a studio apartment in Rockdale, 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 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Rockdale.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Rockdale, GA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Rockdale.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Rockdale, GA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $1.20. There are a total of 7 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Rockdale.

How have rent prices in Rockdale, GA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Rockdale, GA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 1.18%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.43%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Rockdale, GA?

A reasonable rent price in Rockdale, GA is around $1,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.