Rental Market Trends in Atlanta, GA

Q: What is the average rent in Atlanta, GA?

As of September 2025, the average rent in Atlanta, GA was $1,625/month.

What is the average rent in Atlanta, GA?

$1,625/month

Average Rent

767 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Atlanta, GA is $1,625 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means Atlanta rent prices are 1% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Atlanta, you can expect to pay about $1,528 per month for a studio, $1,625 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,924 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,231 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$1,528/month

573 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,625/month

767 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$1,924/month

1,107 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,231/month

1,390 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,301/month

757 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,178/month

1,042 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,583/month

1,476 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$4,884/month

2,776 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$3,383/month

755 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,718/month

1,090 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$6,834/month

1,816 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$2,278/month

2,042 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,537/month

845 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,236/month

1,255 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$3,213/month

1,770 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$3,976/month

2,273 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Atlanta, GA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $16 more per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

3% Below $700/month

8% $700 - $1,000/month

33% $1,001 - $1,500/month

38% $1,501 - $2,000/month

18% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta?

Based on current rent prices, Cascade Heights, Campbellton Road and Southwest Atlanta are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Cascade Heights

$1,018/month

773 Sq Ft

Campbellton Road

$1,035/month

785 Sq Ft

Southwest Atlanta

$1,039/month

771 Sq Ft

Oakland City

$1,043/month

1,050 Sq Ft

Circa

$1,065/month

750 Sq Ft

Garden Woods

$1,095/month

781 Sq Ft

West Atlanta

$1,101/month

747 Sq Ft

Embry Hills

$1,116/month

735 Sq Ft

High Point Estates

$1,123/month

751 Sq Ft

McCoy Village

$1,123/month

751 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta?

Based on current rent prices, Grant Estates, North Hampton Hills and Ansley Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Grant Estates

$3,344/month

864 Sq Ft

North Hampton Hills

$3,018/month

704 Sq Ft

Ansley Park

$2,857/month

833 Sq Ft

12th & Midtown

$2,820/month

792 Sq Ft

Arts District

$2,727/month

800 Sq Ft

Beltline

$2,613/month

814 Sq Ft

Piedmont Park

$2,607/month

762 Sq Ft

Central Midtown

$2,473/month

767 Sq Ft

Tuxedo Park

$2,469/month

803 Sq Ft

Peachtree Heights

$2,440/month

812 Sq Ft

Which Atlanta neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Atlanta with the most apartments available are Midtown Atlanta, West Midtown Atlanta and Buckhead .

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Midtown Atlanta

$2,258/month

766 Sq Ft

West Midtown Atlanta

$2,187/month

772 Sq Ft

Buckhead

$1,986/month

786 Sq Ft

North Atlanta

$1,809/month

787 Sq Ft

Eastside Atlanta

$1,987/month

785 Sq Ft

Downtown Atlanta

$1,893/month

760 Sq Ft

Upper West Side

$2,053/month

762 Sq Ft

Battery Park

$1,676/month

762 Sq Ft

Druid Hills

$2,090/month

771 Sq Ft

Central Midtown

$2,473/month

767 Sq Ft

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Atlanta, GA?

Because the average rent in Atlanta is $1,625, you’ll want to make about $5,416 per month or $64,992 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Atlanta, GA is 3.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Atlanta is 13.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,528 - $2,231. You can expect to pay 1.2% more for groceries, 1.0% more for utilities, and 1.7% more for transportation.

How does Atlanta, GA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Atlanta, GA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Explore the Area Guide for Atlanta, GA

Apartment Averages

Cascade Heights

Atlanta, GA

Grant Estates

Atlanta, GA

Studio

One Bedroom

$1,152/month

Two Bedroom

$1,274/month

Three Bedroom

$1,459/month

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Atlanta, GA 30309

$1,880 - $18,570

Studio - 3 Beds

The Jaxon

4659 Dawson Blvd,
Atlanta, GA 30340

$1,100 - $3,240

1-3 Beds

The Upton

430 Englewood Ave SE,
Atlanta, GA 30315

$1,525 - $3,870

Studio - 3 Beds

Rio At Lenox

2716 Buford Hwy,
Atlanta, GA 30324

$1,050 - $1,700

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Property Management Companies in Atlanta, GA

Greystar

3,381

Communities
938,909

Units
867

Cities

57 Communities in Atlanta

RPM

623

Communities
167,920

Units
242

Cities

21 Communities in Atlanta

RangeWater

212

Communities
54,785

Units
110

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20 Communities in Atlanta

Willow Bridge

698

Communities
189,489

Units
330

Cities

17 Communities in Atlanta

RAM Partners

293

Communities
76,772

Units
169

Cities

16 Communities in Atlanta

MAA

288

Communities
100,261

Units
115

Cities

16 Communities in Atlanta

Integral

18

Communities
4,288

Units
5

Cities

14 Communities in Atlanta

Cortland

153

Communities
56,005

Units
78

Cities

12 Communities in Atlanta

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.