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Average Rent in Lithonia, GA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Lithonia, GA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,536/mo
Lowest Available
$1,337/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
26
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Lithonia, GA
4 listed units across 3 buildings offering 3 bed units in Lithonia, GA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $48/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve Apartment Homes | Unit 0902 | $1,435 | $1,355 | $80 |
| The Reserve Apartment Homes | Unit 1110 | $1,314 | $1,265 | $49 |
| Arbor Crossing | Unit 0115, 1bd S | $1,028 | $996 | $32 |
| Belle Vista Apartments | Unit 0311, A1 | $1,037 | $1,008 | $29 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lithonia, GA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Lithonia, GA is $1,536 per month across 8 apartment communities and 26 available units.
The most affordable option is Arbor Crossing starting at $1,337/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $1,536/mo.
Prices range from $1,337 to $1,709 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Lithonia, GA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,350 | - | 5 |
| August 2026 | $1,371 | +$21 | 6 |
| September 2026 | $1,376 | +$5 | 8 |
| October 2026 | $1,416 | +$40 | 8 |
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 Lithonia, GA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Lithonia, GA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Crossing | $1,337/mo | $1,362/mo | 3 | 4.7 |
| The Reserve Apartment Homes | $1,355/mo | $1,518/mo | 5 | 4 |
| Belle Vista Apartments | $1,369/mo | $1,507/mo | 6 | 4 |
| Windward Forest | $1,500/mo | $1,500/mo | 1 | 3.4 |
| Heritage Townhomes | $1,575/mo | $1,575/mo | 8 | 3.5 |
| Granite Crossing Apartments | $1,694/mo | $1,694/mo | 1 | 3.9 |
| Stone Terrace | $1,709/mo | $1,709/mo | 1 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Lithonia, 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
$61,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,536/mo.
Comfortable income
$74,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,337/mo), you need to earn at least $53,000/year.
Median household income in Lithonia, GA is $49,438 , about 33% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lithonia, GA
Overall prices in Lithonia, 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 Lithonia, GA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,536 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,136 |
| Healthcare | $554 |
| Other goods and services | $887 |
| Estimated total | $5,122/mo |
Population
2,614
Median household income
$49,438
Census median rent
$1,282/mo
Census rent burden
30.2%
Median age
35.6
Mean commute
45 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.
Google Search Trends for Lithonia, GA Apartments
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