Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Kirkwood

$2,400/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kirkwood is $2,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kirkwood

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kirkwood rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA

Average rent prices in Kirkwood have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA

Rent prices in Kirkwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kirkwood is $2,050, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Kirkwood run $1,835 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,585.

Listings

Studio

$1,443

-

7%

1 bedroom

$1,842

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,460

5%

17%

3 bedroom

$3,188

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$4,500

10%

35%

Studio

Average rent

$1,443

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,842

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,460

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,188

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

35%

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

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

Kirkwood

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,533
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA is 5% lower than the median rent in East Atlanta, Atlanta, GA.

Discover rentals in Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA

Arbors of East Atlanta - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.3

Very good

Arbors of East Atlanta

1800 Memorial Dr Se, Atlanta, GA 30317

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,150–$1,375

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.
9 Clay Street SE - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

9 Clay Street SE

9 Clay St Se, Atlanta, GA 30317

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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.
237 Howard St Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kirkwood apartment for rent in Atlanta

Contemporary, Other - Atlanta, GA

237 Howard St Ne, Atlanta, GA 30317

2 beds

2.5 baths

$2,100

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.
82 Rogers St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kirkwood house for rent in Atlanta

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

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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Frequently asked questions for Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Kirkwood rental market.

How much is rent in Kirkwood?

The average rent in Kirkwood is $2,400 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kirkwood?

Average rent prices in Kirkwood have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Kirkwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kirkwood is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kirkwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Kirkwood, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/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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