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Rental Market Trends in Atlanta, GA

What is the average rent in Atlanta, GA?

$1,642/month

Average Rent

768 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

Atlanta, GA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Atlanta, GA is $1,642 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Atlanta rent prices are 0% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Atlanta average $1,521 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Atlanta average $1,642 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Atlanta average $1,942 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Atlanta average $2,262 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,521/month
576 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,642/month
768 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,942/month
1,107 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,262/month
1,381 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,278/month
688 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,250/month
1,067 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,572/month
1,432 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,497/month
2,768 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,976/month
845 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,742/month
1,211 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,670/month
1,679 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,787/month
1,849 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,539/month
967 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,290/month
1,165 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,346/month
1,840 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,480/month
2,133 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Atlanta, GA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $7 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Atlanta, GA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Atlanta, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
9% $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, Campbellton Road, Pittsburgh and Cascade Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Campbellton Road
$1,036/month
798 Sq Ft
Pittsburgh
$1,054/month
1,183 Sq Ft
Cascade Heights
$1,059/month
778 Sq Ft
Westhaven
$1,065/month
971 Sq Ft
Gresham Park
$1,082/month
746 Sq Ft
Mechanicsville
$1,097/month
1,052 Sq Ft
Sylvan Hills
$1,124/month
876 Sq Ft
Southwest Atlanta
$1,172/month
729 Sq Ft
Greenbriar
$1,181/month
732 Sq Ft
Dixie Hills
$1,182/month
819 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta?

Based on current rent prices, Ridgedale Park, Poncey-Highland and Arts District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ridgedale Park
$3,144/month
978 Sq Ft
Poncey-Highland
$2,896/month
784 Sq Ft
Arts District
$2,840/month
796 Sq Ft
Atkins Park
$2,801/month
749 Sq Ft
Ansley Park
$2,660/month
803 Sq Ft
Beltline
$2,615/month
854 Sq Ft
Buckhead Heights
$2,613/month
860 Sq Ft
Reynoldstown
$2,566/month
766 Sq Ft
Garden Hills
$2,546/month
778 Sq Ft
Peachtree Heights
$2,535/month
808 Sq Ft

Which Atlanta neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Buckhead
$2,002/month
758 Sq Ft
West Midtown Atlanta
$2,109/month
773 Sq Ft
Midtown Atlanta
$2,260/month
767 Sq Ft
North Atlanta
$1,806/month
781 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$1,881/month
760 Sq Ft
Downtown Atlanta
$1,883/month
765 Sq Ft
Battery Park
$1,741/month
746 Sq Ft
Druid Hills
$2,112/month
775 Sq Ft
Westside Atlanta
$1,563/month
794 Sq Ft
Central Midtown
$2,453/month
777 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 $1,642, you’ll want to make about $5,473 per month or $65,676 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 5.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Atlanta is 16.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,521 - $2,262. You can expect to pay 1.4% more for groceries, 2.1% more for utilities, and 3.9% more for transportation.

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Atlanta, GA

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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.

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Apartment Averages

Campbellton Road

Atlanta, GA

Ridgedale Park

Atlanta, GA

Studio
$800/month
-
One Bedroom
$996/month
$1,421/month
Two Bedroom
$1,168/month
$1,684/month
Three Bedroom
$1,433/month
$1,809/month
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Atlanta, GA 30312

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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