Brookhaven

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Brookhaven, GA

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A luxurious Atlanta suburb beaming with history and charm

University Upscale Public Transit Historic Golf Parks Suburban

Located in the northeastern suburbs of Atlanta, Brookhaven combines suburban comfort with city accessibility. This DeKalb County city, incorporated in 2012, offers diverse housing options throughout its established neighborhoods. The rental market reflects this variety, with current average rents ranging from $1,682 for studios to $2,291 for two-bedroom units, with two-bedroom units showing a 3.8% decrease year-over-year. Popular areas include the walkable Brookhaven Village near the MARTA station and the culturally rich Buford Highway corridor.

Residents enjoy abundant outdoor spaces, including the 135-acre Murphey Candler Park with its sports facilities, walking trails, and lake. The historic Capital City Country Club, featuring a golf course dating to 1912, adds to the area's established character. The presence of Oglethorpe University enhances the community's educational landscape, while Town Brookhaven serves as a central hub for shopping and dining. The Peachtree Creek Greenway offers convenient paths for walking, running, and cycling. Since its early days as a summer retreat in the 1800s, Brookhaven has evolved into a well-connected suburban community that preserves its historic roots while embracing contemporary living.

Explore the City

The Brookhaven-Oglethorpe Marta Station

Sidewalk cafe in a mixed-use development

Silver Lake in Brookhaven

Oglethorpe University was chartered in 1835

Shops in Brookhaven

A historical marker for Brookhaven

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Brookhaven, GA is $1,719 for a studio, $1,785 for one bedroom, $2,309 for two bedrooms, and $3,308 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brookhaven has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,785/month
775 Sq Ft
House
$4,173/month
2,177 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,067/month
924 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,603/month
2,036 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Brookhaven, GA

Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

34

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Montgomery Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

696 Students

Montclair Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

654 Students

Woodward Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

544 Students

Cross Keys High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,714 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Atlanta Audubon Society
  • Blue Heron Nature Preserve
  • Atlanta History Center
  • Chastain Park
  • Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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Property Management Companies in Brookhaven, GA

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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.