Average Rent in Rockdale, GA

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Current Versus Historical Rockdale, GA Rents

Rockdale rentals average $1,423 for a 2-bedroom rental to $2,238 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,900, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $3,647 (117.54%) year-over-year from $3,103 to $6,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $458 (40.15%) year-over-year from $1,142 to $1,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,423 to $1,423. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $63 (3.65%) year-over-year from $1,737 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $378 (-14.63%) year-over-year from $2,580 to $2,203. 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 6.09% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.73% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.64% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$1.13	$1,423	$1,423 (0.00%)	$1,100 (29.32%)
3 BR	$1.16	$1,800	$1,737 (3.65%)	$1,713 (5.06%)
4+ BR	$1.02	$2,203	$2,580 (-14.63%)	$2,580 (-14.63%)

Historical Rents in Rockdale, GA

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Top Cities Near Rockdale

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Rockdale. The average rent in Rockdale is currently $2,223 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Redan, GA, with an average rent of $1,835, 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 $2,693 per month.

Let's compare Rockdale, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Rockdale, GA is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Rockdale, GA are about 30.44% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 29.67% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Rockdale, GA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Redan, GA	N/A	$913	$1,600	$1,835
Sandy Springs, GA	$1,450	$1,580	$1,950	$2,100
Atlanta, GA	$1,500	$1,750	$2,450	$2,345
Johns Creek, GA	N/A	$1,532	$1,761	$2,693

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 $2,730 per month. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,730. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Rockdale's average rent, which is only $1,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Rockdale, 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 Rockdale. 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	$1,913	$3,050	$3,600

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 $2,000. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 2 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 $2,350, 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 3.51% 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	$1,398	$1,825
Walton, GA	N/A	$1,323	$1,473	$1,875
Newton, GA	N/A	$1,650	$1,414	$1,925
Henry, GA	N/A	$1,000	$1,625	$2,000
Barrow, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,275	$2,000
DeKalb, GA	$1,070	$1,545	$1,750	$2,085
Gwinnett, GA	N/A	$1,500	$1,800	$2,350

Top Zipcodes Near Rockdale

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near Rockdale, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,379.

The following chart includes the top 8 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	$1,500	$1,878	$2,771	$2,367
30328, Sandy Springs, GA	$1,450	$1,597	$2,200	$2,200
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
30342, Sandy Springs, GA	N/A	$1,699	$2,500	$3,400
30096, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,480	$1,850	$2,390

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 $1,900. 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 0 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 $1,423 and an average price per square feet of $1.13. There are a total of 10 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 0.40%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Rockdale, GA?

A reasonable rent price in Rockdale, GA is around $1,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.