Average Rent in Atlanta, GA
116 apartment buildings, 2126 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily. 11 more available with Average Rent Pro
Avg Rent
$2,141/mo
market average
Cheapest
$704/mo
MLC Properties
Properties
116
tracked daily
Units
2126
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 116 properties in Atlanta, GA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Atlanta, GA Rent Prices
All 116 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
MLC Properties
1031 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, USA
Aster Buckhead
2900 Pharr Ct S Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA
The Pointe at Canyon Ridge Apartments
8350 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30350, USA
The Bowie Apartments
8800 Dunwoody Pl, Sandy Springs, GA 30350, USA
The Point at Perimeter
100 Ashford Gables Dr, Dunwoody, GA 30338, USA
ARIUM Morgan Falls
8085 Adair Ln, Sandy Springs, GA 30350, USA
Oak Pointe Apartments
485 Oakdale Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MLC Properties 1031 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, USA | $704 | $1,738 | -- | 3.4 (78) | 7 |
| 2 | Aster Buckhead 2900 Pharr Ct S Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1.13 | 3.4 (191) | 1 |
| 3 | The Pointe at Canyon Ridge Apartments 8350 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30350, USA | $1,028 | $1,337 | $1.42 | 3.7 (574) | 37 |
| 4 | The Bowie Apartments 8800 Dunwoody Pl, Sandy Springs, GA 30350, USA | $1,105 | $1,370 | $1.44 | 3.9 (575) | 22 |
| 5 | The Point at Perimeter 100 Ashford Gables Dr, Dunwoody, GA 30338, USA | $1,108 | $1,481 | $1.67 | 3.6 (434) | 5 |
| 6 | ARIUM Morgan Falls 8085 Adair Ln, Sandy Springs, GA 30350, USA | $1,136 | $1,431 | $1.46 | 3.6 (688) | 42 |
| 7 | Oak Pointe Apartments 485 Oakdale Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA | $1,150 | $1,497 | $1.72 | 3.7 (49) | 3 |
Explore Each Property
MLC Properties
3.4 (78)1031 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, USA
Aster Buckhead
3.4 (191)2900 Pharr Ct S Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA
The Pointe at Canyon Ridge Apartments
3.7 (574)8350 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30350, USA
The Bowie Apartments
3.9 (575)8800 Dunwoody Pl, Sandy Springs, GA 30350, USA
The Point at Perimeter
3.6 (434)100 Ashford Gables Dr, Dunwoody, GA 30338, USA
ARIUM Morgan Falls
3.6 (688)8085 Adair Ln, Sandy Springs, GA 30350, USA
Atlanta, GA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Atlanta, GA is $2,141 per month, based on 2126 units across 116 apartment communities. Prices range from $704 at MLC Properties to $4,572 at Altitude Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,768/mo | $1,150/mo | 221 |
| 1 Bed | $1,927/mo | $704/mo | 967 |
| 2 Bed | $2,382/mo | $831/mo | 832 |
| 3 Bed | $3,144/mo | $1,569/mo | 95 |
| 4 Bed | $1,479/mo | $1,409/mo | 10 |
| 5 Bed | $1,515/mo | $1,515/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Atlanta, GA apartments earn?
The 92 buildings we can estimate generate about $49M in rental revenue per month ($583M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Cortland at Buckhead Village | $2.6M/mo | 98% | 1000 |
| 2.Society Atlanta | $2.3M/mo | 89% | 1000 |
| 3.Hanover Midtown | $1.8M/mo | 98% | 576 |
| 4.The Huntley Luxury Apartments | $1.7M/mo | 97% | 438 |
| 5.Altitude Apartments | $1.6M/mo | 86% | 246 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Atlanta, GA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Atlanta, GA averages $1,927/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,382/mo. At the local median household income of $81,938, that works out to 31% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Atlanta, GA at $1,617/mo. The current tracked market average runs 32% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Atlanta, GA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Atlanta
Demand in the Atlanta rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Delta Air Lines
- Home Depot
- UPS
- Coca-Cola Company
- Emory Healthcare
- Georgia-Pacific
- Cox Enterprises
Mean one-way commute in Atlanta, GA is 27 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Atlanta, GA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$86,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,141/mo.
Comfortable income
$103,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($704/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.
Median household income in Atlanta, GA is $81,938 , about 20% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Atlanta, GA
Overall prices in Atlanta, GA matches the national average by about 0% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 100.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Atlanta, GA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,141 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,136 |
| Healthcare | $554 |
| Other goods and services | $887 |
| Estimated total | $5,727/mo |
Population
499,287
Median household income
$81,938
Census median rent
$1,617/mo
Rent as % of income
30.8%
Median age
34.0
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Georgia
How Atlanta, GA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Atlanta, GA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, GA | $1,501 | -30% | 25 |
| Athens, GA | $1,644 | -23% | 18 |
| Albany, GA | $901 | -58% | 15 |
| Alpharetta, GA | $1,799 | -16% | 14 |
| Marietta, GA | $1,709 | -20% | 12 |
| Sandy Springs, GA | $1,966 | -8% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Atlanta, GA?
The average rent in Atlanta, GA is $2,141 per month, based on 2126 units across 116 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Atlanta, GA?
The lowest available rent in Atlanta, GA starts at $704 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Atlanta, GA?
1-bedroom apartments in Atlanta, GA average $1,927/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $704/mo across 967 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Atlanta, GA?
2-bedroom apartments in Atlanta, GA average $2,382/mo. Units start from $831/mo across 832 units currently listed.
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