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Rental Market Trends in Atlanta, GA

What is the average rent in Atlanta, GA?

$1,604/month

Average Rent

765 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Atlanta, GA is $1,604 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,632/month, which means Atlanta rent prices are 2% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Atlanta, you can expect to pay about $1,498 per month for a studio, $1,604 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,905 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,222 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,498/month
563 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,604/month
765 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,905/month
1,104 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,222/month
1,377 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,400/month
649 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,222/month
1,102 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,481/month
1,434 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,678/month
2,780 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,848/month
745 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,559/month
1,119 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,731/month
1,631 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,317/month
874 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,245/month
1,197 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,091/month
1,742 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,448/month
2,153 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Atlanta, GA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 less 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, Cascade Heights, Campbellton Road and Pittsburgh are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cascade Heights
$1,015/month
751 Sq Ft
Campbellton Road
$1,028/month
805 Sq Ft
Pittsburgh
$1,041/month
1,101 Sq Ft
Oakland City
$1,107/month
814 Sq Ft
Washington Square
$1,118/month
761 Sq Ft
Greenbriar
$1,162/month
766 Sq Ft
West End
$1,179/month
874 Sq Ft
Aerotropolis
$1,185/month
725 Sq Ft
Collier Heights
$1,189/month
838 Sq Ft
Sylvan Hills
$1,211/month
714 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta?

Based on current rent prices, Grant Estates, 12th & Midtown and Arts District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Grant Estates
$3,209/month
897 Sq Ft
12th & Midtown
$2,667/month
775 Sq Ft
Arts District
$2,641/month
801 Sq Ft
Ansley Park
$2,605/month
817 Sq Ft
Beltline
$2,466/month
814 Sq Ft
Piedmont Park
$2,461/month
756 Sq Ft
Peachtree Heights
$2,452/month
794 Sq Ft
Tuxedo Park
$2,382/month
809 Sq Ft
Atkins Park
$2,376/month
808 Sq Ft
Central Midtown
$2,342/month
771 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
$2,159/month
764 Sq Ft
West Midtown Atlanta
$2,099/month
773 Sq Ft
Buckhead
$1,975/month
777 Sq Ft
North Atlanta
$1,732/month
776 Sq Ft
Eastside Atlanta
$1,943/month
765 Sq Ft
Downtown Atlanta
$1,873/month
762 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$1,953/month
762 Sq Ft
Battery Park
$1,666/month
761 Sq Ft
Druid Hills
$1,956/month
759 Sq Ft
Central Midtown
$2,342/month
771 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 $1,604, you’ll want to make about $5,346 per month or $64,152 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 5.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Atlanta is 16.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,498 - $2,222. You can expect to pay 1.2% more for groceries, 2.3% more for utilities, and 3.2% more for transportation.

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

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Apartment Averages

Cascade Heights

Atlanta, GA

Grant Estates

Atlanta, GA

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One Bedroom
$1,114/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,188/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,316/month
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$1,525 - $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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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