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Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Atlanta, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Atlanta rent stands today
Atlanta, GA rent rose 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,970/month. Renters today are paying $43 more per month than last year, with rent just 0.8% below the recent peak of $1,988/month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Atlanta rent is 2.3% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median. The city has 2,081 total rentals, indicating a moderate inventory size for renters.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Atlanta are $1,436/month, 1-bedroom units rent for $1,605/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,009/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,800/month. These figures reflect a range of options across bedroom sizes for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Channing Valley experienced a YoY rent decline of 88.6%, Sherwood Forest fell 85.7%, and Mt Paran dropped 85.4%. These steep declines contrast with the overall citywide rent increase and show significant local variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Atlanta
$1,970/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Atlanta is $1,970 per month as of August 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Atlanta
2,081
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Atlanta rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Atlanta, GA
Average rent prices in Atlanta have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Atlanta, GA
Rent prices in Atlanta vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Atlanta is $1,720, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Atlanta run $1,605 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,955.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,436 |  1% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,605 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,009 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,277 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 7% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Atlantic Station | $2,348 | |
English Avenue | $1,862 | |
Grant Park | $2,021 | |
Home Park | $2,348 | |
Inman Park | $2,464 | |
Lindridge Martin Manor | $1,360 | |
Midtown | $2,197 | |
North Buckhead | $2,717 | |
Old Fourth Ward | $2,300 | |
Virginia Highland | $1,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,720 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,350 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $795 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,436
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,605
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,009
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,277
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
No Change
Midtown
Average rent
$2,197
Old Fourth Ward
Average rent
$2,300
Lindridge Martin Manor
Average rent
$1,360
Home Park
Average rent
$2,348
Inman Park
Average rent
$2,464
English Avenue
Average rent
$1,862
Grant Park
Average rent
$2,021
Atlantic Station
Average rent
$2,348
Virginia Highland
Average rent
$1,600
North Buckhead
Average rent
$2,717
Apartments
Average rent
$1,720
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Atlanta, GA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Atlanta, GA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Atlanta and Austell by all bedroom counts and property types.
Atlanta
2%higher than the national median
4%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Atlanta, GA is 7% higher than the median rent in Austell, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,847
$1,495
5%$1,750
3%$1,812
$1,730
9%$1,800
4%$2,000
2%$1,642
2%$1,695
16%$2,200
14%$1,850
$1,785
10%Cost of living in Atlanta, GA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 1% higher |
| Housing | 18% lower |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | 2% higher |
Discover rentals in Atlanta, GA
5d+ ago
5326 Heather Ln, Atlanta, GA 30349
1 bed
1 bath
$489–$579
Apartment for rent
3d ago
620 Blueangel Dr, Atlanta, GA 30349
1 bed
1 bath
$518
Apartment for rent
13h ago
1059 Terrell St Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
1 bed
0 baths
$650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2064 Arlington Cir Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Atlanta
4010 Lake Manor Way, Atlanta, GA 30349
4 beds
2.5 baths
$70,000
House for rent
Available Nov 6
5d+ ago
Tuxedo Park house for rent in Atlanta
140 Valley Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30305
5 beds
6.5 baths
$20,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Virginia Highland house for rent in Atlanta
538 Park Dr Ne, Atlanta, GA 30306
5 beds
5.5 baths
$20,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Mt. Paran Parkway house for rent in Atlanta
1007 Somerset Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30327
5 beds
4 baths
$20,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
Holmes Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30318
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,475
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 2
5d+ ago
Verified
146 7th St Ne, Atlanta, GA 30308
2 beds
1 bath
$2,090
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1104 Avondale Ave Se, Atlanta, GA 30312
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,545–$3,715
Apartment for rent
6m ago
Verified
301 Memorial Dr Se, Atlanta, GA 30312
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,415–$2,682
Price drop
Apartment for rent
42m ago
Verified
2311 Dunwoody Xing, Atlanta, GA 30338
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,151–$3,522
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
900 Peachtree St Ne, Atlanta, GA 30309
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,200
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
2213 Briarcliff Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30329
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
Holmes Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30318
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,475
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 2
5d+ ago
Verified
146 7th St Ne, Atlanta, GA 30308
2 beds
1 bath
$2,090
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1104 Avondale Ave Se, Atlanta, GA 30312
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,545–$3,715
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
750 Echo St Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,306–$2,483
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Atlanta, GA
Quick answers to common questions about the Atlanta rental market.
How much is rent in Atlanta?
The average rent in Atlanta is $1,970 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Atlanta?
Average rent prices in Atlanta have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Atlanta rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Atlanta is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Atlanta?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta are Lindridge Martin Manor ($1,360/mo), Virginia Highland ($1,600/mo), and English Avenue ($1,862/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Atlanta?
To comfortably afford rent in Atlanta, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Atlanta?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Atlanta average around $1,550/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,030/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Atlanta Metro Report
The Zumper Atlanta Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to identify the most and least expensive cities, as well as those with the fastest growing rents. The Georgia one bedroom median rent was $1,271 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Woodstock ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,740.
- Atlanta placed second with rent at $1,670.
- Kennesaw was third with rent at $1,480.
The Least Expensive
- LaGrange was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $980.
- East Point ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,090.
- Marietta placed third with rent at $1,200.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- LaGrange had the fastest growing rent, up 16.7% since this time last year.
- Kennesaw saw rent grow 8.8%, making it second.
- Woodstock ranked as third with rent climbing 6.7%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- East Point had the largest monthly growth rate, up 2.8%.
- Kennesaw was second with rent increasing 1.4%.
- Decatur saw rent climb 0.8% last month, making it third.
About
The Zumper Atlanta Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Words by
Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.