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Average Rent in Atlanta 30309 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 14 apartment communities in Atlanta 30309, Atlanta GA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,379/mo
▲ +11.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,520/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
14
tracked daily
Units Listed
130
available now
Atlanta 30309 vs Atlanta GA Average
Atlanta 30309 is more expensive the Atlanta GA average by $57/mo (2%). The citywide average is $2,322/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Atlanta 30309?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Atlanta 30309 is $2,379 per month across 14 apartment communities and 130 available units. Rents have increased $270 (11.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Marquis at Buckhead starting at $1,520/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,379/mo.
Prices range from $1,520 to $4,255 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 33 units are currently listed.
Atlanta 30309 Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Atlanta 30309
Rent Prices by Apartment in Atlanta 30309
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis at Buckhead | $1,520/mo | $1,615/mo | 5 | 4.6 |
| Windsor at Midtown Apartments | $1,533/mo | $1,692/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| Atlantic House | $1,861/mo | $2,161/mo | 21 | 4.1 |
| Linea Midtown | $1,910/mo | $2,292/mo | 20 | 4.3 |
| The Dagny Midtown | $1,956/mo | $2,386/mo | 9 | 4.3 |
| MAA Piedmont Park | $1,960/mo | $1,960/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| Emmi Midtown | $1,960/mo | $2,704/mo | 11 | 4.9 |
Google Search Trends for Atlanta 30309 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$95,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,379/mo.
Comfortable income
$114,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,520/mo), you need to earn at least $61,000/year.
Median household income in Atlanta 30309 is $81,938 , about 28% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Atlanta 30309
Overall prices in Atlanta 30309 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 30309's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,379 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,136 |
| Healthcare | $554 |
| Other goods and services | $887 |
| Estimated total | $5,965/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.
Explore Atlanta 30309 Apartments
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