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Rental Market Trends in McDonough, GA

What is the average rent in McDonough, GA?

$1,444/month

Average Rent

809 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in McDonough, GA is $1,444 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means McDonough rent prices are 11% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in McDonough, you can expect to pay about $1,420 per month for a studio, $1,444 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,743 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,162 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,420/month
613 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,444/month
809 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,743/month
1,191 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,162/month
1,526 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,371/month
878 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,921/month
1,637 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,457/month
2,474 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,798/month
920 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,159/month
1,353 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in McDonough, GA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.3%, which averages out to $32 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in McDonough, GA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in McDonough, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
15% $1,001 - $1,500/month
65% $1,501 - $2,000/month
18% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in McDonough?

Based on current rent prices, Wesley Lake, Pembrooke Park and Summer Lake are the most affordable neighborhoods in McDonough.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wesley Lake
$1,362/month
935 Sq Ft
Pembrooke Park
$1,369/month
882 Sq Ft
Summer Lake
$1,518/month
810 Sq Ft
Waterford Commons Townhomes
$1,518/month
810 Sq Ft
Eagles Lake
$1,586/month
768 Sq Ft
Vinings Park
$1,611/month
739 Sq Ft
Iris Lake Villages
$1,702/month
831 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in McDonough?

Based on current rent prices, Iris Lake Villages, Vinings Park and Eagles Lake are the most expensive neighborhoods in McDonough.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Iris Lake Villages
$1,702/month
831 Sq Ft
Vinings Park
$1,611/month
739 Sq Ft
Eagles Lake
$1,586/month
768 Sq Ft
Summer Lake
$1,518/month
810 Sq Ft
Waterford Commons Townhomes
$1,518/month
810 Sq Ft
Pembrooke Park
$1,369/month
882 Sq Ft
Wesley Lake
$1,362/month
935 Sq Ft

Which McDonough neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in McDonough with the most apartments available are Summer Lake, Waterford Commons Townhomes and Vinings Park .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Summer Lake
$1,518/month
810 Sq Ft
Waterford Commons Townhomes
$1,518/month
810 Sq Ft
Vinings Park
$1,611/month
739 Sq Ft
Eagles Lake
$1,586/month
768 Sq Ft
Pembrooke Park
$1,369/month
882 Sq Ft
Iris Lake Villages
$1,702/month
831 Sq Ft
Wesley Lake
$1,362/month
935 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in McDonough is $1,444, you’ll want to make about $4,813 per month or $57,756 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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Apartment communities in McDonough we think you'll love

The Weldon by Broadstone

The Weldon by Broadstone

100 Oakbrook Dr,
McDonough, GA 30253

$1,501 - $2,048 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Oak Grove Vista

Oak Grove Vista

1310 Jonesboro Rd,
McDonough, GA 30253

$1,469 - $3,063 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

The Crest at South Point

The Crest at South Point

300 Highway 81,
McDonough, GA 30253

$1,199 - $3,513

Studio - 3 Beds

The Rosemoor

The Rosemoor

250 Foster Dr,
McDonough, GA 30253

$2,506 - $3,405 Total Monthly Price

2-3 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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