Last updated July 3, 2026

Average Rent in Buckhead & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 17 apartment communities in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA. Updated daily.

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed

Market Average

$2,042/mo

▲ +2.8% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,000/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

164

available now

Buckhead vs Atlanta, GA Average

Buckhead is cheaper the Atlanta, GA average by $97/mo (5%). The citywide average is $2,139/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Buckhead?

As of July 2026, the average rent in Buckhead is $2,042 per month across 17 apartment communities and 164 available units. Rents have increased $59 (2.8%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Aster Buckhead starting at $1,000/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,042/mo.

Prices range from $1,000 to $3,675 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 40 units are currently listed.

Buckhead Rent Price History

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Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Buckhead

1 Bed

$2,042

from $1,000 · 164 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Buckhead

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Aster Buckhead	$1,000/mo	$1,000/mo	1	3.4
55 Pharr	$1,199/mo	$1,224/mo	2	3.2
MAA Buckhead	$1,503/mo	$1,657/mo	9	4.5
Elle of Buckhead Apartments	$1,530/mo	$1,792/mo	49	4.1
Alexan Buckhead Village	$1,670/mo	$1,982/mo	4	4.3
The Irby	$1,707/mo	$2,008/mo	10	4.3
Camden Buckhead Square Apartments	$1,727/mo	$1,762/mo	11	4.5
Gentry	$1,749/mo	$2,019/mo	11	4
92 West Paces	$1,799/mo	$2,051/mo	6	4.7
Cortland at Buckhead Village	$1,800/mo	$2,078/mo	7	4
The Bryant at Buckhead Village	$1,809/mo	$2,022/mo	11	4.4
Camden Paces Apartments	$1,981/mo	$1,981/mo	3	4.6
Camden Buckhead Apartments	$2,161/mo	$2,394/mo	10	4.4
The Beverly by Alta	$2,187/mo	$2,257/mo	13	4.8
Tower on Piedmont	$2,390/mo	$2,520/mo	6	4.9
99 West Paces	$2,925/mo	$3,237/mo	10	4.7
The Sutton Buckhead Luxury Apartments	$3,385/mo	$3,385/mo	1	4.6

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Buckhead

What is the average rent in Buckhead?

The average rent in Buckhead is $2,042 per month as of July 2026, based on 164 units across 17 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Buckhead?

Rent in Buckhead has increased $59 (2.8%) over the past month. The current average is $2,042/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Buckhead?

The most affordable apartment in Buckhead is Aster Buckhead with units starting at $1,000/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Buckhead?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Buckhead averages $2,042/mo, with prices starting at $1,000/mo across 164 available units.

How many apartments are available in Buckhead?

There are 164 units available across 17 apartment communities in Buckhead.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Buckhead?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$82,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,042/mo.

Comfortable income

$98,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,000/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.

Median household income in Buckhead is $81,938 , about 16% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Buckhead

Overall prices in Buckhead 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 Buckhead's regional price parities.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,042	daily refresh
Utilities	$477	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$532	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$1,136	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$554	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$887	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$5,628/mo	$67,539/year

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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