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Rental Market Trends in Buford, GA

What is the average rent in Buford, GA?

$1,409/month

Average Rent

804 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-7.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Buford, GA is $1,409 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Buford rent prices are 13% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Buford, you can expect to pay about $1,039 per month for a studio, $1,409 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,688 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,153 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,039/month
300 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,409/month
804 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,688/month
1,157 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,153/month
1,550 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,006/month
30 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,203/month
1,820 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,796/month
2,556 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,350/month
1,782 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,798/month
2,190 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Buford, GA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 7.8%, which averages out to $109 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Buford, GA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Buford, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
9% $700 - $1,000/month
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
45% $1,501 - $2,000/month
18% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Buford?

Based on current rent prices, North Gwinnett, Habersham Hills and Preston Hills at Mills Creek are the most affordable neighborhoods in Buford.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Gwinnett
$1,572/month
779 Sq Ft
Habersham Hills
$1,781/month
754 Sq Ft
Preston Hills at Mills Creek
$1,836/month
926 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Buford?

Based on current rent prices, Preston Hills at Mills Creek, Habersham Hills and North Gwinnett are the most expensive neighborhoods in Buford.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Preston Hills at Mills Creek
$1,836/month
926 Sq Ft
Habersham Hills
$1,781/month
754 Sq Ft
North Gwinnett
$1,572/month
779 Sq Ft

Which Buford neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Buford with the most apartments available are North Gwinnett, Habersham Hills and Preston Hills at Mills Creek .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Gwinnett
$1,572/month
779 Sq Ft
Habersham Hills
$1,781/month
754 Sq Ft
Preston Hills at Mills Creek
$1,836/month
926 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Buford, GA?

Because the average rent in Buford is $1,409, you’ll want to make about $4,696 per month or $56,352 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.

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Buford, GA

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Apartment Averages

North Gwinnett

Buford, GA

Preston Hills at Mills Creek

Buford, GA

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One Bedroom
$1,655/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,950/month
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Three Bedroom
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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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