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Average Rent in Brookhaven, GA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Brookhaven, GA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,998/mo
▲ +7.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,695/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
161
available now
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As of October 2026, the average rent in Brookhaven, GA is $1,998 per month across 6 apartment communities and 161 available units. Rents have increased $135 (7.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is 1377 Brookhaven Apartments starting at $1,695/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,998/mo.
Prices range from $1,695 to $2,877 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 92 units are currently listed.
Brookhaven, GA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $2,171 | - | 5 |
| September 2026 | $2,228 | +$57 | 6 |
| October 2026 | $2,320 | +$92 | 6 |
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.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Brookhaven, GA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Brookhaven, GA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1377 Brookhaven Apartments | $1,695/mo | $2,048/mo | 4 | 4.4 |
| Evergreen Lenox Park | $1,721/mo | $1,766/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Brookleigh Flats | $1,728/mo | $1,879/mo | 10 | 4.5 |
| 1105 Town Brookhaven Apartments | $1,734/mo | $2,018/mo | 10 | 4.3 |
| AMLI Brookhaven | $1,799/mo | $2,002/mo | 129 | 4.4 |
| Alta Porter on Peachtree | $1,963/mo | $2,124/mo | 6 | 4.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Brookhaven, GA
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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
$80,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,998/mo.
Comfortable income
$96,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,695/mo), you need to earn at least $68,000/year.
Median household income in Brookhaven, GA is $117,448 , about 22% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Brookhaven, GA
Overall prices in Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven, GA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,998 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,136 |
| Healthcare | $554 |
| Other goods and services | $887 |
| Estimated total | $5,584/mo |
Population
57,224
Median household income
$117,448
Census median rent
$1,789/mo
Census rent burden
28.7%
Median age
34.7
Mean commute
24 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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