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Rental Market Trends in Atlanta, GA

What is the average rent in Atlanta, GA?

$1,615/month

Average Rent

767 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Atlanta, GA is $1,615 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/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 $1,535 per month for a studio, $1,615 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,909 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,228 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,535/month
569 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,615/month
767 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,909/month
1,106 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,228/month
1,388 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,525/month
752 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,233/month
1,115 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,471/month
1,450 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,597/month
2,735 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,571/month
747 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,627/month
1,151 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,726/month
1,673 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,514/month
809 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,308/month
1,209 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,130/month
1,712 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,957/month
2,153 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Atlanta, GA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $14 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta?

Based on current rent prices, College Park Estates, Cherry Hills Center and Cascade Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
College Park Estates
$914/month
819 Sq Ft
Cherry Hills Center
$929/month
753 Sq Ft
Cascade Heights
$1,004/month
756 Sq Ft
Oakland City
$1,013/month
776 Sq Ft
Campbellton Road
$1,027/month
752 Sq Ft
Washington Square
$1,043/month
704 Sq Ft
Pittsburgh
$1,060/month
1,131 Sq Ft
West Atlanta
$1,102/month
1,094 Sq Ft
Aerotropolis
$1,137/month
727 Sq Ft
Rivers Station
$1,139/month
680 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
$3,339/month
881 Sq Ft
North Hampton Hills
$2,758/month
706 Sq Ft
Ansley Park
$2,707/month
829 Sq Ft
12th & Midtown
$2,700/month
782 Sq Ft
Arts District
$2,665/month
796 Sq Ft
Poncey-Highland
$2,593/month
854 Sq Ft
Beltline
$2,540/month
809 Sq Ft
Piedmont Park
$2,510/month
765 Sq Ft
Peachtree Heights
$2,454/month
813 Sq Ft
Central Midtown
$2,433/month
772 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
$2,185/month
763 Sq Ft
West Midtown Atlanta
$2,179/month
778 Sq Ft
Buckhead
$1,967/month
789 Sq Ft
North Atlanta
$1,757/month
783 Sq Ft
Eastside Atlanta
$1,978/month
769 Sq Ft
Downtown Atlanta
$1,891/month
762 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$2,061/month
769 Sq Ft
Battery Park
$1,655/month
761 Sq Ft
Druid Hills
$2,003/month
751 Sq Ft
Central Midtown
$2,433/month
772 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Atlanta is $1,615, you’ll want to make about $5,383 per month or $64,596 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 $1,535 - $2,228. You can expect to pay 1.2% more for groceries, 1.0% more for utilities, and 1.7% more for transportation.

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Atlanta, GA

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

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Apartment communities in Atlanta we think you'll love

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Atlanta, GA 30340

$1,020 - $2,985

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The Upton

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430 Englewood Ave SE,
Atlanta, GA 30315

$1,550 - $3,870

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Clairmont Reserve Apartment Homes

1575 Clairmont Rd,
Decatur, GA 30033

$1,359 - $2,075

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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.

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