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Rental Market Trends in Atlanta, GA

What is the average rent in Atlanta, GA?

$1,644/month

Average Rent

768 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

Atlanta, GA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Atlanta, GA is $1,644 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,645/month, which means Atlanta rent prices are 0% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Atlanta average $1,517 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Atlanta average $1,644 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Atlanta average $1,944 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Atlanta average $2,255 or more per month.

Data Updated: June 1, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,517/month
576 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,644/month
768 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,944/month
1,107 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,255/month
1,380 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,363/month
755 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,259/month
1,063 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,587/month
1,440 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,698/month
2,766 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,012/month
833 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,714/month
1,163 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,800/month
1,661 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,766/month
1,843 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,457/month
952 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,271/month
1,156 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,150/month
1,787 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,895/month
2,200 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Atlanta, GA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $9 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Atlanta, GA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Atlanta, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
9% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
38% $1,501 - $2,000/month
18% 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, Cascade Heights and Gresham Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Campbellton Road
$1,027/month
795 Sq Ft
Cascade Heights
$1,057/month
773 Sq Ft
Gresham Park
$1,103/month
746 Sq Ft
Oakland City
$1,106/month
846 Sq Ft
Pittsburgh
$1,106/month
1,148 Sq Ft
Mechanicsville
$1,142/month
1,060 Sq Ft
Sylvan Hills
$1,153/month
891 Sq Ft
Dixie Hills
$1,161/month
830 Sq Ft
Southwest Atlanta
$1,172/month
729 Sq Ft
Greenbriar
$1,181/month
734 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Poncey-Highland
$3,046/month
764 Sq Ft
Atkins Park
$2,951/month
728 Sq Ft
Ridgedale Park
$2,948/month
962 Sq Ft
Arts District
$2,798/month
800 Sq Ft
Reynoldstown
$2,625/month
764 Sq Ft
Ansley Park
$2,610/month
812 Sq Ft
Peachtree Heights
$2,586/month
843 Sq Ft
Buckhead Heights
$2,584/month
866 Sq Ft
Garden Hills
$2,529/month
804 Sq Ft
Beltline
$2,529/month
845 Sq Ft

Which Atlanta neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Buckhead
$1,991/month
762 Sq Ft
West Midtown Atlanta
$2,091/month
774 Sq Ft
Midtown Atlanta
$2,250/month
772 Sq Ft
North Atlanta
$1,821/month
783 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$1,874/month
761 Sq Ft
Downtown Atlanta
$1,882/month
769 Sq Ft
Battery Park
$1,745/month
746 Sq Ft
Druid Hills
$2,102/month
772 Sq Ft
Westside Atlanta
$1,566/month
789 Sq Ft
Grant Park
$1,885/month
726 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 $1,644, you’ll want to make about $5,480 per month or $65,760 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 $1,517 - $2,255. You can expect to pay 1.3% more for groceries, 1.7% more for utilities, and 3.6% more for transportation.

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Atlanta, GA

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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

Campbellton Road

Atlanta, GA

Poncey-Highland

Atlanta, GA

Studio
$800/month
$1,323/month
One Bedroom
$983/month
$1,750/month
Two Bedroom
$1,158/month
$2,788/month
Three Bedroom
$1,409/month
$3,878/month
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290 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SE,
Atlanta, GA 30312

$1,338 - $2,389

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Atlanta, GA 30315

$1,449 - $3,905

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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 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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