Last updated on July 2, 2026

Average rent in
Southwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Southwest Atlanta

$2,275/mo

increased by52%

vs previous year

The average rent in Southwest Atlanta is $2,275 per month as of June 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $325 more per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southwest Atlanta

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Southwest 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

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Southwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Southwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Average rent prices in Southwest Atlanta have increased by 45% over the last month and have increased by 52% 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 $1,368, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Southwest Atlanta run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,410.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,195

7%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,395

19%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,067

3%

24%

4 bedroom

$3,100

10%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,067

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

10%

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$2,275
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$995
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA is 129% higher than the median rent in Campbellton Road, Atlanta, GA.

Discover rentals in Southwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Crystal at Cascade - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

18m ago

8.1

Very good

Crystal at Cascade

2900 Landrum Dr Sw, Atlanta, GA 30311

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,337–$1,472

Apartment for rent

Canopy West Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Canopy West Apartments

2929 Landrum Dr Sw, Atlanta, GA 30311

3 beds

2 baths

$1,550

Apartment for rent

1788 Dodson Dr Sw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southwest Atlanta house for rent in Atlanta

3 beds

2 baths

$1,950

House for rent

Available Feb 19

1735 Willis Mill Rd Sw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southwest Atlanta house for rent in Atlanta

3 Bed/2 Bath Home with Modern Amenities / Available Now!

1735 Willis Mill Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30311

3 beds

2 baths

$2,045

House for rent

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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 $2,275 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Southwest Atlanta?

Average rent prices in Southwest Atlanta have increased by 45% over the last month and have increased by 52% since last year.

How does Southwest Atlanta rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Southwest Atlanta is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 more 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 $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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