Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Rockdale, Atlanta, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Rockdale

$2,286/mo

decreased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rockdale is $2,286 per month as of October 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $386 more per month.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rockdale

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rockdale rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Rockdale, Atlanta, GA

Average rent prices in Rockdale have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 25% 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 Rockdale, Atlanta, GA

Rent prices in Rockdale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rockdale is $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Rockdale run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,200

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

15%

3 bedroom

$2,195

4%

27%

4 bedroom

$2,395

4%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in Rockdale and Channing Valley by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rockdale

Median rent price$2,286
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,728
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rockdale, Atlanta, GA is 32% higher than the median rent in Channing Valley, Atlanta, GA.

Discover rentals in Rockdale, Atlanta, GA

1507 Albert Ln Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockdale townhouse for rent in Atlanta

Residential Lease, Atlanta, GA

1507 Albert Ln Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,800

1063 Johnson Grv - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockdale house for rent in Atlanta

Residential Lease, Atlanta, GA

1063 Johnson Grv, Atlanta, GA 30318

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,600

1536 Habershal Rd Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockdale house for rent in Atlanta

Residential Lease, Atlanta, GA

1536 Habershal Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318

4 beds

3 baths

$3,600

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Frequently asked questions for Rockdale, Atlanta, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Rockdale rental market.

How much is rent in Rockdale?

The average rent in Rockdale is $2,286 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rockdale?

Average rent prices in Rockdale have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 25% since last year.

How does Rockdale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rockdale is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $386 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rockdale?

To comfortably afford rent in Rockdale, you'd need to earn approximately $91,000/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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