Waterside at Lake Lanier
3000 Lanier Waterside Dr,
Buford, GA 30518
$2,450 - $5,700
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Buford, GA
What is the average rent in Buford, GA?
$1,489/month
Average Rent
803 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-4.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Buford, GA is $1,489 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $1,024 per month for a studio, $1,489 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,765 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,489 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Buford, GA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.4%, which averages out to $65 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 April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Buford, GA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
9%
$700 - $1,000/month
22%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
48%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
22%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
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.
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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.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Buford, GA?
Because the average rent in Buford is $1,489, you’ll want to make about $4,963 per month or $59,556 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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One Bedroom
$1,720/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,950/month
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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 February 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.