Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
East Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Median rent

Median rent in East Atlanta

$2,500/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Atlanta is $2,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$2.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Atlanta

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Atlanta rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in East Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Average rent prices in East Atlanta have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 East Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Rent prices in East Atlanta vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Atlanta is $2,200, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in East Atlanta run $1,994 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,227.

Listings

Studio

$1,281

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,565

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$2,013

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,399

1%

42%

Studio

Average rent

$1,281

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,565

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,013

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,399

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

42%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East Atlanta, 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 East Atlanta, Atlanta, GA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in East Atlanta and East Lake by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Atlanta

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,918
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Atlanta, Atlanta, GA is 30% higher than the median rent in East Lake, Atlanta, GA.

Discover rentals in East Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

1624 Eastland Rd Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Atlanta house for rent in Atlanta

House for rent

Hillcrest Park - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

9.2

Excellent

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Hillcrest Park

1376 Custer Ave Se, Atlanta, GA 30316

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,399–$1,440

Apartment for rent

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1268 Eastland Rd SE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

1268 Eastland Rd SE

1268 Eastland Rd Se, Atlanta, GA 30316

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

1287 Eastland Rd Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Atlanta apartment for rent in Atlanta

DUPLEX - Other - Atlanta, GA

1287 Eastland Rd Se, Atlanta, GA 30316

3 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for East Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the East Atlanta rental market.

How much is rent in East Atlanta?

The average rent in East Atlanta is $2,500 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Atlanta?

Average rent prices in East Atlanta have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does East Atlanta rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Atlanta is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Atlanta?

To comfortably afford rent in East Atlanta, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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