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Rental Market Trends in Atlanta, GA

What is the average rent in Atlanta, GA?

$1,629/month

Average Rent

767 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Atlanta, GA is $1,629 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/month, which means Atlanta rent prices are 0% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Atlanta, you can expect to pay about $1,548 per month for a studio, $1,629 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,933 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,249 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,548/month
574 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,629/month
767 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,933/month
1,106 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,249/month
1,394 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,480/month
737 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,292/month
1,096 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,570/month
1,484 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,596/month
2,764 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,935/month
803 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,563/month
1,083 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,679/month
1,726 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,969/month
1,814 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,643/month
946 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,324/month
1,333 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,150/month
1,685 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,053/month
2,280 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Atlanta, GA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $20 more 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Atlanta, GA
Last Updated July 2025
$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
32% $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, Joyland Park, Tip Top and College Park Estates are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Joyland Park
$900/month
750 Sq Ft
Tip Top
$900/month
750 Sq Ft
College Park Estates
$936/month
753 Sq Ft
Cherry Hills Center
$936/month
753 Sq Ft
Southwest Atlanta
$996/month
773 Sq Ft
Rivers Station
$1,014/month
651 Sq Ft
Campbellton Road
$1,033/month
769 Sq Ft
Cascade Heights
$1,087/month
877 Sq Ft
Sylvan Hills
$1,111/month
770 Sq Ft
Circa
$1,137/month
750 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Grant Estates
$3,407/month
864 Sq Ft
12th & Midtown
$2,871/month
789 Sq Ft
North Hampton Hills
$2,841/month
719 Sq Ft
Home Park
$2,833/month
776 Sq Ft
Ansley Park
$2,763/month
843 Sq Ft
Arts District
$2,745/month
809 Sq Ft
Piedmont Park
$2,726/month
760 Sq Ft
Beltline
$2,669/month
840 Sq Ft
Tuxedo Park
$2,585/month
813 Sq Ft
Gates at Glenridge
$2,585/month
748 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
$2,338/month
769 Sq Ft
Buckhead
$2,110/month
782 Sq Ft
West Midtown Atlanta
$2,360/month
784 Sq Ft
North Atlanta
$1,936/month
787 Sq Ft
Eastside Atlanta
$2,067/month
791 Sq Ft
Downtown Atlanta
$1,938/month
788 Sq Ft
Battery Park
$1,832/month
757 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$2,309/month
771 Sq Ft
Druid Hills
$2,168/month
772 Sq Ft
Central Midtown
$2,580/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 $1,629, you’ll want to make about $5,430 per month or $65,160 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 3.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Atlanta is 13.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,548 - $2,249. You can expect to pay 1.2% more for groceries, 1.0% more for utilities, and 1.7% more for transportation.

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Apartment communities in Atlanta we think you'll love

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1081 Juniper St NE,
Atlanta, GA 30309

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,850 - $18,570

The Jaxon

The Jaxon

4659 Dawson Blvd,
Atlanta, GA 30340

1-3 Beds | $1,030 - $2,510

The Upton

The Upton

430 Englewood Ave SE,
Atlanta, GA 30315

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,525 - $3,870

Bexley Summerhill

Bexley Summerhill

720 Hank Aaron Dr SE,
Atlanta, GA 30315

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,494 - $2,242

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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