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Rental Market Trends in Atlanta, GA

What is the average rent in Atlanta, GA?

$1,627/month

Average Rent

769 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Atlanta, GA is $1,627 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $1,503 per month for a studio, $1,627 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,929 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,250 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,503/month
575 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,627/month
769 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,929/month
1,108 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,250/month
1,383 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,357/month
654 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,219/month
1,062 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,538/month
1,428 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,324/month
2,740 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,953/month
771 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,716/month
1,184 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,554/month
1,799 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,646/month
2,566 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,437/month
869 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,286/month
1,227 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,161/month
1,760 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,798/month
2,379 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Atlanta, GA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $5 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Atlanta, GA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Atlanta, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
9% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
38% $1,501 - $2,000/month
17% 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, Gresham Park and Cascade Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Campbellton Road
$1,046/month
791 Sq Ft
Gresham Park
$1,046/month
745 Sq Ft
Cascade Heights
$1,072/month
762 Sq Ft
Adams Park
$1,086/month
807 Sq Ft
Mechanicsville
$1,102/month
866 Sq Ft
Sylvan Hills
$1,110/month
764 Sq Ft
Southwest Atlanta
$1,159/month
729 Sq Ft
Westview
$1,161/month
778 Sq Ft
Greenbriar
$1,172/month
741 Sq Ft
Collier Heights
$1,203/month
747 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Poncey-Highland
$2,786/month
829 Sq Ft
Atkins Park
$2,670/month
796 Sq Ft
Arts District
$2,642/month
786 Sq Ft
Ansley Park
$2,584/month
791 Sq Ft
Ridgedale Park
$2,580/month
962 Sq Ft
Beltline
$2,555/month
813 Sq Ft
Piedmont Park
$2,494/month
767 Sq Ft
Peachtree Battle
$2,453/month
834 Sq Ft
Peachtree Heights
$2,415/month
802 Sq Ft
Central Midtown
$2,397/month
764 Sq Ft

Which Atlanta neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Midtown Atlanta
$2,068/month
769 Sq Ft
Buckhead
$2,019/month
778 Sq Ft
Midtown Atlanta
$2,180/month
758 Sq Ft
North Atlanta
$1,806/month
775 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$1,901/month
760 Sq Ft
Downtown Atlanta
$1,868/month
758 Sq Ft
Battery Park
$1,705/month
750 Sq Ft
Druid Hills
$2,158/month
763 Sq Ft
Westside Atlanta
$1,541/month
779 Sq Ft
Central Midtown
$2,397/month
764 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 $1,627, you’ll want to make about $5,423 per month or $65,076 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 $1,503 - $2,250. 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?

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Apartment Averages

Campbellton Road

Atlanta, GA

Poncey-Highland

Atlanta, GA

Studio
$800/month
$1,316/month
One Bedroom
$992/month
$1,707/month
Two Bedroom
$1,165/month
$2,734/month
Three Bedroom
$1,420/month
$3,824/month
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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.

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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