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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

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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.

#1 3.4 (78)

MLC Properties

1031 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, USA

From $704/mo
Avg $1,738 7 units
#2 3.4 (191)

Aster Buckhead

2900 Pharr Ct S Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA

From $1,000/mo
Avg $1,000 1 units
#3 3.7 (574)

The Pointe at Canyon Ridge Apartments

8350 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30350, USA

From $1,028/mo
Avg $1,337 37 units
#4 3.9 (575)

The Bowie Apartments

8800 Dunwoody Pl, Sandy Springs, GA 30350, USA

From $1,105/mo
Avg $1,370 22 units
#5 3.6 (434)

The Point at Perimeter

100 Ashford Gables Dr, Dunwoody, GA 30338, USA

From $1,108/mo
Avg $1,481 5 units
#6 3.6 (688)

ARIUM Morgan Falls

8085 Adair Ln, Sandy Springs, GA 30350, USA

From $1,136/mo
Avg $1,431 42 units
#7 3.7 (49)

Oak Pointe Apartments

485 Oakdale Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA

From $1,150/mo
Avg $1,497 3 units

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MLC Properties apartments in Atlanta, GA

MLC Properties

3.4 (78)

1031 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, USA

From $704/mo
7 units
Aster Buckhead apartments in Atlanta, GA

Aster Buckhead

3.4 (191)

2900 Pharr Ct S Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA

From $1,000/mo
1 units
The Pointe at Canyon Ridge Apartments apartments in Atlanta, GA

The Pointe at Canyon Ridge Apartments

3.7 (574)

8350 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30350, USA

From $1,028/mo
37 units
The Bowie Apartments apartments in Atlanta, GA

The Bowie Apartments

3.9 (575)

8800 Dunwoody Pl, Sandy Springs, GA 30350, USA

From $1,105/mo
22 units
The Point at Perimeter apartments in Atlanta, GA

The Point at Perimeter

3.6 (434)

100 Ashford Gables Dr, Dunwoody, GA 30338, USA

From $1,108/mo
5 units
ARIUM Morgan Falls apartments in Atlanta, GA

ARIUM Morgan Falls

3.6 (688)

8085 Adair Ln, Sandy Springs, GA 30350, USA

From $1,136/mo
42 units

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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