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Rental Market Trends in McDonough, GA

What is the average rent in McDonough, GA?

$1,428/month

Average Rent

809 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in McDonough, GA is $1,428 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means McDonough rent prices are 13% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in McDonough, you can expect to pay about $1,380 per month for a studio, $1,428 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,730 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,154 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,380/month
613 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,428/month
809 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,730/month
1,190 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,154/month
1,526 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,530/month
955 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,946/month
1,555 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,427/month
2,324 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,050/month
1,409 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in McDonough, GA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.2%, which averages out to $45 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 May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in McDonough, GA
Last Updated May 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
18% $1,001 - $1,500/month
62% $1,501 - $2,000/month
18% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in McDonough is $1,428, you’ll want to make about $4,760 per month or $57,120 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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McDonough, GA

1,462 Available Apartments 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

$1,502 - $2,029 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Oak Grove Vista

Oak Grove Vista

1310 Jonesboro Rd,
McDonough, GA 30253

$1,352 - $2,227 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Sundance Creek Townhomes

Sundance Creek Townhomes

575 McDonough Pky,
McDonough, GA 30253

$1,300 - $1,870

1-2 Beds

The Crest at South Point

The Crest at South Point

300 Highway 81,
McDonough, GA 30253

$1,442 - $3,737

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in McDonough, GA

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Morgan Properties
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2 Communities in McDonough
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2 Communities in McDonough
Dominium
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2 Communities in McDonough
Arlington Properties
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  • 29,040

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2 Communities in McDonough
Ashcroft Capital
Ashcroft Capital
  • 37

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  • 12,495

    Units

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2 Communities in McDonough
The Sterling Group, Inc.
The Sterling Group, Inc.
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    Units

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2 Communities in McDonough
Chandler Management Corporation
Chandler Management Corporation
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    Units

  • 11

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2 Communities in McDonough

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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.

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