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Average Rent in Atlanta, GA & Rent Trends
What is the average rent in Atlanta, GA?
The average listed apartment rent in Atlanta, GA is $2,204 per month, as of October 19, 2026. This sample includes 4,391 priced apartments in 189 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.
We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from October 15, 2026 through October 19, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.
Rent prices and market trends across 189 apartment communities in Atlanta, GA. Prices update after successful source checks.
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Market Average
$2,204/mo
Lowest Available
$860/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
189
tracked daily
Units Listed
4391
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →157 cuts and 70 increases among 912 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
- The Lofts at Centennial Yards South
↓ $148/mo
Cut of 8.6% · Unit 323
- The Sutton Buckhead Luxury Apartments
↓ $115/mo
Cut of 1.9% · Unit 1001
- 675 N Highland
↑ $113/mo
Increase of 5.2% · Unit 252
Rent by Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA
Compare average rent across Atlanta, GA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Station | $3,072 | ▼ $218 | $1,483 | 5 | 219 |
| Virginia-Highland | $2,787 | ▼ $192 | $1,609 | 2 | 28 |
| Buckhead | $2,749 | ▲ $13 | $1,263 | 23 | 729 |
| Atlanta 30309 | $2,642 | ▼ $225 | $950 | 22 | 593 |
| Sycamore Ridge | $2,383 | ▼ $116 | $2,063 | 1 | 17 |
| Old Fourth Ward | $2,349 | ▲ $19 | $1,209 | 21 | 434 |
| Atlanta 30319 | $2,285 | ▼ $135 | $1,343 | 9 | 118 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Atlanta, GA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Atlanta, GA is $2,204 per month across 189 apartment communities and 4391 available units.
The most affordable option is The Atlantic North Springs starting at $860/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,623/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,892/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,527/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,253/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $2,540/mo, a 5-bedroom averages $1,467/mo.
Prices range from $860 to $17,411 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 717 units are currently listed.
Atlanta, GA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $2,190 | - | 36 |
| May 2026 | $2,161 | -$29 | 52 |
| June 2026 | $2,054 | -$107 | 100 |
| July 2026 | $2,023 | -$31 | 134 |
| August 2026 | $2,054 | +$31 | 176 |
| September 2026 | $2,057 | +$3 | 182 |
| October 2026 | $2,026 | -$31 | 188 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Atlanta, GA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Atlanta, GA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Atlantic North Springs | $860/mo | $1,201/mo | 4 | 3.6 |
| Rosemont Dunwoody | $929/mo | $1,252/mo | 41 | 3.2 |
| Lofts at Twenty25 | $950/mo | $1,468/mo | 13 | 4.4 |
| Kenco Briarcliff Apartments | $995/mo | $1,099/mo | 10 | 3 |
| Dunwoody Pointe | $1,025/mo | $1,344/mo | 14 | 3.4 |
| Dunwoody Ridge Apartments | $1,049/mo | $1,314/mo | 25 | 3.4 |
| The Pointe at Canyon Ridge Apartments | $1,076/mo | $1,315/mo | 33 | 3.7 |
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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
$88,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,204/mo.
Comfortable income
$106,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($860/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Atlanta, GA is $81,938 , about 23% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Explore Atlanta, GA Apartments
Browse all 189 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.
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) | $2,204 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,136 |
| Healthcare | $554 |
| Other goods and services | $887 |
| Estimated total | $5,790/mo |
Population
499,287
Median household income
$81,938
Census median rent
$1,617/mo
Census rent burden
30.8%
Median age
34.0
Mean commute
27 min
Google Search Trends for Atlanta, GA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.