Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Average rent in
Atlanta, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Atlanta
$1,995/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Atlanta is $1,995 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Atlanta
2,153
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Atlanta rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Atlanta, GA
Average rent prices in Atlanta have remained the same 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 $1,722, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Atlanta run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,955.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,396 | No Change |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,285 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,850 | 3% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Atlantic Station | $2,450 | |
English Avenue | $1,724 | |
Grant Park | $2,200 | |
Home Park | $2,379 | |
Inman Park | $2,251 | |
Lindridge Martin Manor | $1,360 | |
Midtown | $2,150 | |
North Buckhead | $2,894 | |
Old Fourth Ward | $2,393 | |
Ormewood Park | $2,214 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,722 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,350 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $798 | 25% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,396
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,285
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
Midtown
Average rent
$2,150
Old Fourth Ward
Average rent
$2,393
Lindridge Martin Manor
Average rent
$1,360
Home Park
Average rent
$2,379
English Avenue
Average rent
$1,724
Grant Park
Average rent
$2,200
Inman Park
Average rent
$2,251
North Buckhead
Average rent
$2,894
Atlantic Station
Average rent
$2,450
Ormewood Park
Average rent
$2,214
Apartments
Average rent
$1,722
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$798
Last 30 days
25%
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
5%higher than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Atlanta, GA is 14% higher than the median rent in Austell, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,750
1%$1,647
15%$1,785
8%$1,800
3%$1,730
16%$1,795
6%$1,964
4%$1,649
9%$1,650
12%$2,210
12%$1,845
1%$1,775
14%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 | 3% higher |
| Housing | 20% lower |
| Transportation | 2% higher |
| Utilities | 1% higher |
Discover rentals in Atlanta, GA
5d+ ago
5326 Heather Ln, Atlanta, GA 30349
1 bed
1 bath
$489–$579
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1071 Martin Luther King Jr Dr Sw, Atlanta, GA 30314
1 bed
1 bath
$649–$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Atlanta University Center apartment for rent in Atlanta
Martin Luther King Jr Dr Sw #303, Atlanta, GA 30314
1 bed
1 bath
$649
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
4d ago
2064 Arlington Cir Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Paces house for rent in Atlanta
3946 Paces Ferry Rd Nw #3946, Atlanta, GA 30327
5 beds
9 baths
$35,000
House for rent
2d ago
Ansley Park house for rent in Atlanta
5 beds
6 baths
$34,000
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
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
4d ago
Verified
Holmes Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30318
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,475
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 2
1h ago
Verified
750 Echo St Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,306–$2,483
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1900 Tamarron Pkwy Se, Atlanta, GA 30339
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,540
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
100 Parkway Cir S, Atlanta, GA 30340
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$4,189
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2311 Dunwoody Xing, Atlanta, GA 30338
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,186–$3,604
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
900 Peachtree St Ne, Atlanta, GA 30309
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2213 Briarcliff Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30329
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
800 788- 800 Greenwood Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500–$1,757
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
Holmes Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30318
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,475
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 2
1h ago
Verified
750 Echo St Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,306–$2,483
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1900 Tamarron Pkwy Se, Atlanta, GA 30339
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,540
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
100 Parkway Cir S, Atlanta, GA 30340
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$4,189
Price drop
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 $1,995 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Atlanta?
Average rent prices in Atlanta have remained the same 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 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Atlanta?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta are Lindridge Martin Manor ($1,360/mo), English Avenue ($1,724/mo), and Midtown ($2,150/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?
Late fall and winter months offer the best rental deals in Atlanta, with December seeing the lowest rents of the year. November experiences the least competition with lower demand, while April typically has the highest rents with about 3.1% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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.
- Woodstock placed second with rent at $1,640.
- Kennesaw was third with rent at $1,480.
The Least Expensive
- LaGrange was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $970.
- Athens ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,010.
- East Point placed third with rent at $1,090.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- LaGrange had the fastest growing rent, up 14.1% since this time last year.
- Kennesaw saw rent grow 11.3%, making it second.
- Douglasville ranked as third with rent climbing 6.8%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Marietta had the largest monthly growth rate, up 2.5%.
- Gainesville was second with rent increasing 1.7%.
- McDonough & Lawrenceville tied for third with rents both climbing 0.7%.
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.