Waterside at Lake Lanier
3000 Lanier Waterside Dr,
Buford, GA 30518
1-3 Beds | $1,800 - $5,600
Rental Market Trends in Buford, GA
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Buford, GA is $1,456/month.
Rent in Buford is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.
$1,456/month
Average Rent
803 Sq Ft
Average Size
-2.8%
Change / Year
1,306
Available Apartments
Buford rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Buford average $1,031 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Buford average $1,456 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Buford average $1,720 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Buford average $2,191 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Buford, GA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.8%, which averages out to $40 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Buford, GA
July 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
9%
$700 - $1,000/month
32%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
41%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
18%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Buford, GA?
Because the average rent in Buford is $1,456, you’ll want to make about $4,853 per month or $58,236 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.
How does Buford, GA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Buford, 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Buford?
The average rent in Buford is $1,456 per month, which is 12.4% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Buford?
The average rent for a house in Buford, GA is $2,232 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Buford?
The average rent for a townhome in Buford, GA is $2,026 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Buford?
Rents in Buford, GA are decreasing, with prices down 2.8% year-over-year and $40 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Buford?
In Buford, GA, 41% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.