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Rental Market Trends in Atlanta, GA

What is the average rent in Atlanta, GA?

$1,616/month

Average Rent

768 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Atlanta, GA is $1,616 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/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 $1,493 per month for a studio, $1,616 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,915 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,236 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,493/month
572 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,616/month
768 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,915/month
1,105 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,236/month
1,380 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,255/month
679 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,210/month
1,154 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,533/month
1,454 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,922/month
2,728 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,837/month
827 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,573/month
1,163 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,794/month
1,579 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,012/month
2,526 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,263/month
769 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,211/month
1,149 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,050/month
1,779 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,680/month
2,318 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Atlanta, GA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0%, which averages out to $0 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Atlanta, GA
Last Updated March 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

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cascade Heights
$1,014/month
762 Sq Ft
Campbellton Road
$1,040/month
1,143 Sq Ft
Pittsburgh
$1,042/month
947 Sq Ft
Sylvan Hills
$1,115/month
758 Sq Ft
Pine Shoals
$1,140/month
694 Sq Ft
Dunwoody Pointe
$1,149/month
723 Sq Ft
Rivers Station
$1,170/month
697 Sq Ft
Greenbriar
$1,179/month
742 Sq Ft
West Atlanta
$1,182/month
931 Sq Ft
Collier Heights
$1,186/month
972 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Victoria Estates
$3,660/month
735 Sq Ft
Grant Estates
$3,406/month
867 Sq Ft
Ansley Park
$2,752/month
817 Sq Ft
12th & Midtown
$2,725/month
786 Sq Ft
Arts District
$2,716/month
791 Sq Ft
Poncey-Highland
$2,614/month
767 Sq Ft
The Brooke
$2,533/month
750 Sq Ft
Beltline
$2,510/month
806 Sq Ft
Peachtree Battle
$2,501/month
813 Sq Ft
Atkins Park
$2,496/month
757 Sq Ft

Which Atlanta neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Midtown Atlanta
$2,160/month
759 Sq Ft
Buckhead
$2,014/month
785 Sq Ft
West Midtown Atlanta
$2,119/month
769 Sq Ft
North Atlanta
$1,786/month
775 Sq Ft
Eastside Atlanta
$1,941/month
759 Sq Ft
Downtown Atlanta
$1,873/month
766 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$1,967/month
761 Sq Ft
Battery Park
$1,685/month
761 Sq Ft
Druid Hills
$2,190/month
758 Sq Ft
Westside Atlanta
$1,570/month
815 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 $1,616, you’ll want to make about $5,386 per month or $64,632 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 $1,493 - $2,236. 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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Apartment Averages

Cascade Heights

Atlanta, GA

Victoria Estates

Atlanta, GA

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,113/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,188/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,316/month
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Atlanta, GA 30363

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Decatur, GA 30033

$1,670 - $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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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