Rental Market Trends in Atlanta, GA

Q: What is the average rent in Atlanta, GA?

As of December 2024, the average rent in Atlanta, GA was $1,584/month.

What is the average rent in Atlanta, GA?

$1,584/month

Average Rent

765 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2024, the average rent in Atlanta, GA is $1,584 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,560/month, which means Atlanta rent prices are 2% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Atlanta, you can expect to pay about $1,508 per month for a studio, $1,584 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,865 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,208 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$1,508/month

573 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,584/month

765 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$1,865/month

1,103 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,208/month

1,386 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,548/month

727 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,178/month

1,145 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,595/month

1,505 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$4,826/month

2,581 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,992/month

779 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,530/month

1,165 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$3,228/month

1,505 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$2,082/month

1,194 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,510/month

1,271 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$3,170/month

1,929 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$3,894/month

2,398 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Atlanta, GA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to $26 less per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

3% Below $700/month

10% $700 - $1,000/month

32% $1,001 - $1,500/month

39% $1,501 - $2,000/month

16% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta?

Based on current rent prices, South Atlanta, South Fulton and Westside Atlanta are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

South Atlanta

$1,417/month

766 Sq Ft

South Fulton

$1,457/month

778 Sq Ft

Westside Atlanta

$1,553/month

807 Sq Ft

Battery Park

$1,745/month

760 Sq Ft

Lindbergh

$1,752/month

757 Sq Ft

North Druid Hills

$1,792/month

761 Sq Ft

Central Vinings

$1,810/month

781 Sq Ft

Perimeter Center

$1,900/month

785 Sq Ft

Downtown Atlanta

$1,946/month

787 Sq Ft

North Atlanta

$1,956/month

789 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta?

Based on current rent prices, Arts District, Central Midtown and Old Fourth Ward are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Arts District

$2,618/month

769 Sq Ft

Central Midtown

$2,379/month

784 Sq Ft

Old Fourth Ward

$2,263/month

824 Sq Ft

Midtown Atlanta

$2,212/month

782 Sq Ft

West Midtown Atlanta

$2,157/month

776 Sq Ft

North Buckhead

$2,119/month

791 Sq Ft

Druid Hills

$2,082/month

790 Sq Ft

Upper West Side

$2,051/month

775 Sq Ft

Eastside Atlanta

$1,997/month

803 Sq Ft

Buckhead

$1,971/month

781 Sq Ft

Which Atlanta neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Atlanta with the most apartments available are Midtown Atlanta, West Midtown Atlanta and Buckhead .

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Midtown Atlanta

$2,212/month

782 Sq Ft

West Midtown Atlanta

$2,157/month

776 Sq Ft

Buckhead

$1,971/month

781 Sq Ft

North Atlanta

$1,956/month

789 Sq Ft

Eastside Atlanta

$1,997/month

803 Sq Ft

Downtown Atlanta

$1,946/month

787 Sq Ft

Upper West Side

$2,051/month

775 Sq Ft

Central Midtown

$2,379/month

784 Sq Ft

Battery Park

$1,745/month

760 Sq Ft

Druid Hills

$2,082/month

790 Sq Ft

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

Because the average rent in Atlanta is $1,584, you’ll want to make about $5,280 per month or $63,360 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 Atlanta, GA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Atlanta, 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.

Explore the Area Guide for Atlanta, GA

Apartment Averages

South Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

South Fulton

Atlanta, GA

Studio

$1,090/month

$880/month

One Bedroom

$1,202/month

$1,261/month

Two Bedroom

$1,305/month

$1,446/month

Three Bedroom

$1,553/month

$1,958/month

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Apartment communities in Atlanta we think you'll love

MAA Gardens

1020 Lenox Park Blvd NE,
Atlanta, GA 30319

1-3 Beds | $1,280 - $4,725

Residences at Vinings Mountain

100 Pinhurst Dr,
Atlanta, GA 30339

1-3 Beds | $1,217 - $3,548

Gateway South Apartments

2001 Sylvan Rd,
Atlanta, GA 30310

1-3 Beds | $1,019 - $1,675

Farrington Midtown

391 17th St NW,
Atlanta, GA 30363

1-2 Beds | $1,338 - $5,815

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3,192

Communities
884,978

Units
829

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55 Communities in Atlanta

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195

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51,386

Units
106

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679

Communities
185,915

Units
311

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19 Communities in Atlanta

RPM

625

Communities
164,448

Units
240

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17 Communities in Atlanta

RAM Partners

276

Communities
72,705

Units
157

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16 Communities in Atlanta

MAA

283

Communities
99,546

Units
115

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16 Communities in Atlanta

Cushman & Wakefield

552

Communities
136,475

Units
276

Cities

12 Communities in Atlanta

Integral

14

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4,217

Units
3

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United States Georgia Atlanta Rental Trends

Methodology

† 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.