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Rental Market Trends in Buford, GA

What is the average rent in Buford, GA?

$1,492/month

Average Rent

804 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Buford, GA is $1,492 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,631/month, which means Buford rent prices are 9% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Buford, you can expect to pay about $1,001 per month for a studio, $1,492 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,726 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,183 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,001/month
300 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,492/month
804 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,726/month
1,157 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,183/month
1,550 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,489/month
907 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,189/month
1,771 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,018/month
2,637 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,275/month
1,839 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Buford, GA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $26 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 October 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Buford, GA
Last Updated October 2025
$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
23% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
18% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Buford?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Habersham Hills
$1,561/month
731 Sq Ft
North Gwinnett
$1,592/month
779 Sq Ft
Preston Hills at Mills Creek
$1,932/month
898 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Buford?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Preston Hills at Mills Creek
$1,932/month
898 Sq Ft
North Gwinnett
$1,592/month
779 Sq Ft
Habersham Hills
$1,561/month
731 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
$1,592/month
779 Sq Ft
Habersham Hills
$1,561/month
731 Sq Ft
Preston Hills at Mills Creek
$1,932/month
898 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 $1,492, you’ll want to make about $4,973 per month or $59,676 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

Habersham Hills

Buford, GA

North Gwinnett

Buford, GA

Studio
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$1,346/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,414/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,667/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,986/month
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$1,468 - $5,260

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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