Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
East Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Median rent

Median rent in East Atlanta

$2,500/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Atlanta is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Atlanta

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Atlanta rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,932, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in East Atlanta run $1,618 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,375

No Change

20%

1 bedroom

$1,609

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$2,275

8%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,737

5%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,995

No Change

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,609

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,737

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

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 by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,072
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Atlanta, Atlanta, GA is 21% higher than the median rent in East Lake, Atlanta, GA.

Discover rentals in East Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Broadway at East Atlanta - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

7.9

Very good

Broadway at East Atlanta

1930 Flat Shoals Rd Se, Atlanta, GA 30316

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,150–$1,932

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Hillcrest Park - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

10h ago

9.2

Excellent

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Hillcrest Park

1376 Custer Ave Se, Atlanta, GA 30316

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,440–$1,740

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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830 Moreland Ave Se - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

East Atlanta apartment for rent in Atlanta

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
899 Bouldercrest Dr Se #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Atlanta house for rent in Atlanta

899 Bouldercrest Drive Southeast - 1

899 Bouldercrest Dr Se #1, Atlanta, GA 30316

3 beds

2 baths

$2,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Atlanta?

Average rent prices in East Atlanta have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does East Atlanta rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Atlanta is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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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