Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Atlanta, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Atlanta rent stands today
Atlanta, GA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,950/month. Renters are paying roughly the same amount as last year, with a slight month-to-month decline that does not change the overall trend.
Compared to national trends
Atlanta sits at the national median rent of $1,950/month, making it a balanced market for renters without a premium or discount relative to the broader national landscape. The city offers 2,157 total rentals, providing moderate inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in Atlanta rent for about $1,445/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,645/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,000/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,760/month. Houses command a median of $2,250/month while apartments are lower at $1,765/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for different property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Atlanta, GA, Tuxedo Park rents fell -92.0% year over year to $2,017/month, Arden Habersham dropped -91.2% to $1,850/month, and Sherwood Forest declined -85.6% to $2,587/month. These local declines contrast with the citywide flat rent trend, showing significant hyperlocal shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Atlanta
$1,950/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Atlanta is $1,950 per month as of May 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Atlanta
2,157
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 remained the same 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 $1,765, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Atlanta run $1,630 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,990.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,445 | No Change |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,645 | No Change |  8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,759 | 3% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Lake | $1,979 | |
English Avenue | $1,775 | |
Home Park | $2,220 | |
Inman Park | $2,103 | |
Lindridge Martin Manor | $1,330 | |
Midtown | $2,250 | |
North Buckhead | $2,640 | |
Old Fourth Ward | $2,350 | |
South Tuxedo Park | $2,459 | |
Virginia Highland | $1,645 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,765 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $950 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,445
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,759
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
Midtown
Average rent
$2,250
Old Fourth Ward
Average rent
$2,350
English Avenue
Average rent
$1,775
Lindridge Martin Manor
Average rent
$1,330
Home Park
Average rent
$2,220
North Buckhead
Average rent
$2,640
East Lake
Average rent
$1,979
Inman Park
Average rent
$2,103
Virginia Highland
Average rent
$1,645
South Tuxedo Park
Average rent
$2,459
Apartments
Average rent
$1,765
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
9%
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
Equal to the the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Atlanta, GA is 5% higher than the median rent in Austell, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,860
1%$1,640
12%$1,795
5%$1,830
4%$1,730
2%$1,795
1%$2,006
1%$1,600
2%$1,725
13%$2,300
28%$1,920
2%$1,790
13%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 | 2% lower |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 8% higher |
| Housing | 13% lower |
| Transportation | No difference |
| Utilities | No difference |
Discover rentals in Atlanta, GA
3d ago
House for rent in Atlanta
30344 Atlanta St, Atlanta, GA 30344
1 bed
1 bath
$300
House for rent
Available May 10
2d ago
5326 Heather Ln, Atlanta, GA 30349
1 bed
1 bath
$489–$579
Apartment for rent
2d ago
620 Blueangel Dr, Atlanta, GA 30349
1 bed
1 bath
$518
Apartment for rent
14h ago
2064 Arlington Cir Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
1 bed
1 bath
$599
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$27,819
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$24,792
$22,077
Price drop
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
2d 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
1099 Boulevard Se, Atlanta, GA 30312
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,285–$4,768
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1296 Moreland Ave Se, Atlanta, GA 30316
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,505–$2,080
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2311 Dunwoody Xing, Atlanta, GA 30338
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,144–$3,155
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2213 Briarcliff Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30329
1–2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,725
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4375 Cascade Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30331
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$825–$1,395
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1099 Boulevard Se, Atlanta, GA 30312
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,285–$4,768
Apartment for rent
2d 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
1099 Boulevard Se, Atlanta, GA 30312
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,285–$4,768
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1296 Moreland Ave Se, Atlanta, GA 30316
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,505–$2,080
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 $1,950 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Atlanta?
Average rent prices in Atlanta have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Atlanta rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Atlanta is roughly the same as the national average.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Atlanta?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta are Lindridge Martin Manor ($1,330/mo), Virginia Highland ($1,645/mo), and English Avenue ($1,775/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Atlanta?
To comfortably afford rent in Atlanta, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/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 $1,267 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Atlanta ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,620.
- Alpharetta placed second with rent at $1,580.
- Sandy Springs was third with rent at $1,520.
The Least Expensive
- Rome was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $830.
- LaGrange & Griffin were tied for the second least expensive with rents both at $940.
- East Point placed third with rent at $1,100.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Rome had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 19.4%.
- Griffin saw rent drop 10.5%, making it second.
- Alpharetta ranked as third with rent decreasing 7.6%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Griffin had the largest monthly rent price decline, falling 6%.
- Athens was second with rent dropping 5.5%.
- Gainesville saw rent decrease 3.2%, 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.
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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.