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Rental Market Trends in McDonough, GA

What is the average rent in McDonough, GA?

$1,456/month

Average Rent

809 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in McDonough, GA is $1,456 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $1,320 per month for a studio, $1,456 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,742 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,175 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,320/month
613 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,456/month
809 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,742/month
1,190 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,175/month
1,526 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,924/month
1,578 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,385/month
2,283 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,641/month
794 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,089/month
1,339 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in McDonough, GA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.2%, which averages out to $18 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 April 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

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in McDonough?

Based on current rent prices, Pembrooke Park, Audubon Estates and Preston Creek at McDonough are the most affordable neighborhoods in McDonough.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Pembrooke Park
$1,280/month
883 Sq Ft
Audubon Estates
$1,374/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Preston Creek at McDonough
$1,376/month
1,119 Sq Ft
Eagles Lake
$1,499/month
781 Sq Ft
Summer Lake
$1,514/month
810 Sq Ft
Waterford Commons Townhomes
$1,514/month
810 Sq Ft
Iris Lake Villages
$1,555/month
855 Sq Ft
Vinings Park
$1,645/month
807 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in McDonough?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Vinings Park
$1,645/month
807 Sq Ft
Iris Lake Villages
$1,555/month
855 Sq Ft
Summer Lake
$1,514/month
810 Sq Ft
Waterford Commons Townhomes
$1,514/month
810 Sq Ft
Eagles Lake
$1,499/month
781 Sq Ft
Preston Creek at McDonough
$1,376/month
1,119 Sq Ft
Audubon Estates
$1,374/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Pembrooke Park
$1,280/month
883 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 Eagles Lake .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Summer Lake
$1,514/month
810 Sq Ft
Waterford Commons Townhomes
$1,514/month
810 Sq Ft
Eagles Lake
$1,499/month
781 Sq Ft
Vinings Park
$1,645/month
807 Sq Ft
Iris Lake Villages
$1,555/month
855 Sq Ft
Pembrooke Park
$1,280/month
883 Sq Ft
Audubon Estates
$1,374/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Preston Creek at McDonough
$1,376/month
1,119 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 $1,456, 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.

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McDonough, GA

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The Weldon by Broadstone

The Weldon by Broadstone

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$1,368 - $2,013 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Oak Grove Vista

Oak Grove Vista

1310 Jonesboro Rd,
McDonough, GA 30253

$1,395 - $2,387 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Sundance Creek Townhomes

Sundance Creek Townhomes

575 McDonough Pky,
McDonough, GA 30253

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1-2 Beds

The Crest at South Point

The Crest at South Point

300 Highway 81,
McDonough, GA 30253

$1,199 - $3,637

Studio - 3 Beds

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  • 12,495

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The Sterling Group, Inc.
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2 Communities in McDonough
Chandler Management Corporation
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1 Community 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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