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Rental Market Trends in Atlanta, GA

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Atlanta, GA is $1,660/month.

Rent in Atlanta is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.

$1,660/month

Average Rent

767 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.6%

Change / Year

20,352

Available Apartments

Atlanta rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Atlanta average $1,529 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Atlanta average $1,660 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Atlanta average $1,951 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Atlanta average $2,247 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,529/month
576 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,660/month
767 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,951/month
1,107 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,247/month
1,380 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,363/month
646 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,143/month
1,051 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,529/month
1,452 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,957/month
2,840 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,035/month
772 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,723/month
1,181 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,435/month
1,553 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,203/month
1,521 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,457/month
918 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,182/month
1,187 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,431/month
1,817 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,539/month
2,138 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Atlanta, GA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $27 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Atlanta, GA

July 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Atlanta, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
37% $1,501 - $2,000/month
20% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta?

Based on current rent prices, Gresham Park, Grove Park and Campbellton Road are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Gresham Park
$971/month
698 Sq Ft
Grove Park
$1,002/month
1,003 Sq Ft
Campbellton Road
$1,024/month
788 Sq Ft
Dixie Hills
$1,056/month
760 Sq Ft
Cascade Heights
$1,076/month
788 Sq Ft
Pittsburgh
$1,076/month
722 Sq Ft
Mechanicsville
$1,141/month
737 Sq Ft
Sylvan Hills
$1,144/month
882 Sq Ft
Greenbriar
$1,169/month
733 Sq Ft
Aerotropolis
$1,170/month
736 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta?

Based on current rent prices, Ridgedale Park, Arts District and Buckhead Heights are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ridgedale Park
$3,083/month
929 Sq Ft
Arts District
$2,776/month
803 Sq Ft
Buckhead Heights
$2,714/month
836 Sq Ft
Ansley Park
$2,621/month
822 Sq Ft
Beltline Southeast Trail
$2,581/month
782 Sq Ft
Central Midtown
$2,568/month
785 Sq Ft
Reynoldstown
$2,563/month
740 Sq Ft
Peachtree Heights
$2,546/month
822 Sq Ft
Lenox
$2,464/month
782 Sq Ft
Garden Hills
$2,426/month
786 Sq Ft

Which Atlanta neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Buckhead
$1,995/month
752 Sq Ft
Midtown Atlanta
$2,404/month
774 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$1,855/month
763 Sq Ft
North Atlanta
$1,738/month
776 Sq Ft
West Midtown Atlanta
$1,877/month
782 Sq Ft
Battery Park
$1,711/month
751 Sq Ft
Atlanta Beltline Trail
$1,890/month
715 Sq Ft
Atlanta Beltline Trail
$1,890/month
715 Sq Ft
Druid Hills
$2,070/month
754 Sq Ft
Central Midtown
$2,568/month
785 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 $1,660, you’ll want to make about $5,533 per month or $66,396 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 5.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Atlanta is 17.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,529 - $2,247. You can expect to pay 1.3% more for groceries, 1.7% more for utilities, and 3.6% more for transportation.

City

Atlanta, GA

20,352 Available Apartments for Rent

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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

Gresham Park

Atlanta, GA

Ridgedale Park

Atlanta, GA

Studio
-
-
One Bedroom
$1,117/month
$1,485/month
Two Bedroom
$1,276/month
$1,738/month
Three Bedroom
$1,609/month
$1,812/month
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Apartment Communities in Atlanta We Think You'll Love

AMLI Atlantic Station

AMLI Atlantic Station

10 Towers St NW,
Atlanta, GA 30363

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,951 - $4,863

Platform Grant Park

Platform Grant Park

290 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SE,
Atlanta, GA 30312

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,342 - $2,298

The Upton

The Upton

430 Englewood Ave SE,
Atlanta, GA 30315

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,449 - $3,905

The Lookout O4W

The Lookout O4W

180 Jackson St NE,
Atlanta, GA 30312

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,454 - $2,327

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Atlanta?

The average rent in Atlanta is $1,660 per month, which is 0.2% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Atlanta?

The average rent for a house in Atlanta, GA is $2,529 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Atlanta?

The average rent for a townhome in Atlanta, GA is $2,182 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Atlanta?

The average rent for a condo in Atlanta, GA is $2,035 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Atlanta?

Rents in Atlanta, GA are increasing, with prices up 1.6% year-over-year and $27 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Atlanta?

In Atlanta, GA, 37% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Georgia Atlanta Rental Trends

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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