Last updated on October 1, 2026

Average rent in
Southwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Southwest Atlanta

$1,690/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Southwest Atlanta is $1,690 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $210 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southwest Atlanta

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Southwest Atlanta 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 Southwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Average rent prices in Southwest Atlanta have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 Southwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Rent prices in Southwest Atlanta vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southwest Atlanta is $1,352, whereas a house costs $2,249. 1-bedroom apartments in Southwest Atlanta run $1,202 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,392.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,200

7%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,503

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,995

8%

32%

4 bedroom

$2,267

6%

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,503

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,267

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

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

Compare median rent prices in Southwest Atlanta and Campbellton Road by all bedroom counts and property types.

Southwest Atlanta

Median rent price$1,690
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,041
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA is 62% higher than the median rent in Campbellton Road, Atlanta, GA.

Discover rentals in Southwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Spacious Two - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Spacious Two

3350 Mount Gilead Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30311

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295–$1,395

Crystal at Cascade - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Crystal at Cascade

2900 Landrum Dr Sw, Atlanta, GA 30311

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,337–$1,472

1580 Childress Dr Sw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southwest Atlanta house for rent in Atlanta

Residential Lease, Atlanta, GA

1580 Childress Dr Sw, Atlanta, GA 30311

4 beds

2 baths

$2,250

3585 Parc Cir Sw - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,530

$2,355

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for Southwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

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

How much is rent in Southwest Atlanta?

The average rent in Southwest Atlanta is $1,690 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Southwest Atlanta?

Average rent prices in Southwest Atlanta have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Southwest Atlanta rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Southwest Atlanta is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $210 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Southwest Atlanta, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/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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