Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Atlanta, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Atlanta rent stands today
Atlanta, GA rent rose 5.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,999/month matching the peak from June 2026. Renters are paying $106 more per month on average than last year, continuing a steady upward trend in rents.
Compared to national trends
Atlanta sits 2.5% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with 2,203 total rentals offering a range of options for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Atlanta rent for $1,434/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,662/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,062/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,750/month. This spread shows the variation in rent by unit size across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Ridgedale Park and West Village saw rents climb 22.3% and 32.0% year over year to $3,150/month and $3,035/month respectively, contrasting with citywide growth of 5.2%. Meanwhile, Arden Habersham rents fell 92.1% to $1,660/month, showing significant local variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Atlanta
$1,999/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Atlanta is $1,999 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $49 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Atlanta
2,203
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Atlanta rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Atlanta, GA
Average rent prices in Atlanta have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Atlanta run $1,665 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,434 | 1% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,662 | No Change | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $2,062 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | 1% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Lake | $1,879 | |
English Avenue | $1,800 | |
Grant Park | $1,835 | |
Home Park | $2,372 | |
Inman Park | $2,227 | |
Lindridge Martin Manor | $1,340 | |
Midtown | $2,405 | |
North Buckhead | $2,700 | |
Old Fourth Ward | $2,346 | |
Virginia Highland | $1,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,350 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $875 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,434
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,662
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,062
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Midtown
Average rent
$2,405
Old Fourth Ward
Average rent
$2,346
English Avenue
Average rent
$1,800
Lindridge Martin Manor
Average rent
$1,340
Home Park
Average rent
$2,372
North Buckhead
Average rent
$2,700
Grant Park
Average rent
$1,835
Virginia Highland
Average rent
$1,600
Inman Park
Average rent
$2,227
East Lake
Average rent
$1,879
Apartments
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
3%
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
3%higher than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Atlanta, GA is 22% higher than the median rent in Austell, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,645
1%$1,630
11%$1,800
11%$1,857
3%$1,747
6%$1,800
6%$2,040
4%$1,632
$1,695
14%$2,250
22%$1,920
5%$1,745
11%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
4d ago
888 T P Burruss Senior Drive Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30314
1 bed
2 baths
$215
Apartment for rent
10h ago
5326 Heather Ln, Atlanta, GA 30349
1 bed
1 bath
$489–$579
Apartment for rent
10h ago
620 Blueangel Dr, Atlanta, GA 30349
1 bed
1 bath
$518
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Fairburn house for rent in Atlanta
1 bed
1 bath
$628
House for rent
Available Jun 22
2d ago
Verified
1050 Brady Ave Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$23,416–$23,976
Apartment 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
5d+ ago
Sherwood Forest house for rent in Atlanta
1692 Friar Tuck Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30309
5 beds
5.5 baths
$18,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
North Buckhead condo for rent in Atlanta
3376 Peachtree Rd Ne #44B, Atlanta, GA 30326
3 beds
3.5 baths
$16,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Holmes Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30318
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,475
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 2
3h ago
Verified
1099 Boulevard Se, Atlanta, GA 30312
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,239–$3,949
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
750 Echo St Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,306–$3,310
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2311 Dunwoody Xing, Atlanta, GA 30338
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,043–$3,397
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
301 Memorial Dr Se, Atlanta, GA 30312
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,315–$2,522
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
800 788- 800 Greenwood Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
2 beds
1 bath
$2,120
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2213 Briarcliff Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30329
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,045–$1,725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Holmes Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30318
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,475
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 2
3h ago
Verified
1099 Boulevard Se, Atlanta, GA 30312
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,239–$3,949
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
750 Echo St Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,306–$3,310
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 $1,999 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Atlanta?
Average rent prices in Atlanta have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Atlanta rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Atlanta is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $49 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Atlanta?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta are Lindridge Martin Manor ($1,340/mo), Virginia Highland ($1,600/mo), and English Avenue ($1,800/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Atlanta?
To comfortably afford rent in Atlanta, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Atlanta?
Atlanta's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,100 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced decreases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 5.2% and two-bedrooms declining 4.8%.
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 $1,275 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Atlanta ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,660.
- Alpharetta placed second with rent at $1,590.
- Sandy Springs was third with rent at $1,520.
The Least Expensive
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Rome had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 16.5%.
- Griffin saw rent drop 11.1%, making it second.
- Alpharetta ranked as third with rent decreasing 9.7%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
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.
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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.