Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
East Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Median rent

Median rent in East Atlanta

$2,531/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Atlanta is $2,531 per month as of September 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $631 more per month.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Atlanta

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 3% 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 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 $1,994, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in East Atlanta run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,453.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,642

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,300

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,950

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,900

10%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,642

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

19%

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$2,531
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,095
increased by10%

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

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Hillcrest Park

1376 Custer Ave Se, Atlanta, GA 30316

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,399–$1,550

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1427 Kaleidoscope Court SE - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

East Atlanta townhouse for rent in Atlanta

2 beds

2 baths

$1,649

456 Flat Shoals Ave Se #207 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

East Atlanta apartment for rent in Atlanta

Residential Lease, Atlanta, GA

456 Flat Shoals Ave Se #207, Atlanta, GA 30316

2 beds

2 baths

$1,800

1859 Winthrop Dr Se #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

East Atlanta house for rent in Atlanta

3 beds

2 baths

$2,350

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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 $2,531 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Atlanta?

Average rent prices in East Atlanta have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does East Atlanta rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Atlanta is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $631 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 $101,000/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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