Last updated on July 7, 2026

Average rent in
Brookhaven, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Brookhaven, GA rent slipped 3.6% year over year to a current median of $2,281/month. Renters are paying $86 less per month on average than last year, despite a 6.0% increase month over month in the most recent data.

  • Compared to national trends

    Brookhaven rents run 17.0% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier for renters seeking options in the Atlanta metro area.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Brookhaven rent for about $1,230/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,672/month, 2-bedrooms near $2,019/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $4,895/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available in the market.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 3-bedroom segment in Brookhaven, GA rose by 20.1% year over year, contrasting with the overall citywide rent decline. This segment's increase shows a distinct trend within the broader market.

Median rent

Median rent in Brookhaven

$2,281/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brookhaven is $2,281 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $331 more per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brookhaven

68

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brookhaven rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Brookhaven, GA

Average rent prices in Brookhaven have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Brookhaven, GA

Rent prices in Brookhaven vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brookhaven is $1,734, whereas a house costs $3,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Brookhaven run $1,632 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,067.

Listings

Studio

$1,230

8%

21%

1 bedroom

$1,672

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,019

4%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,600

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,895

11%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,230

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,672

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,019

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,895

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven, GA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Brookhaven and Buford by all bedroom counts and property types.

Brookhaven

Median rent price$2,281
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,425
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brookhaven, GA is 6% lower than the median rent in Buford, GA.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Buford

$2,425

increased by11%
Last year
Chamblee

$2,261

increased by3%
Last year
Duluth

$2,000

increased by2%
Last year
East Point

$1,497

decreased by2%
Last year
Ellenwood

$1,950

increased by5%
Last year
Forest Park

$1,390

increased by13%
Last year

Discover rentals in Brookhaven, GA

3d ago

6.5

Good

Historical-The Brookhaven

3833 Peachtree Rd Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30319

Studio

0 baths

$300–$440

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

1536 Dresden Dr Ne #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brookhaven

Classic 2-Bedroom Apartment in the Heart of Brookhaven | 838 SF

1536 Dresden Dr Ne #C, Brookhaven, GA 30319

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

1506 Dresden Dr Ne #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brookhaven

Spacious 2-Bedroom Classic Apartment with Washer & Dryer Connections | Brookhaven

1506 Dresden Dr Ne #A, Brookhaven, GA 30319

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Apartment for rent

1532 Dresden Dr Ne #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brookhaven

Upgraded 2-Bedroom Premium Apartment in Brookhaven | 838 SF

1532 Dresden Dr Ne #B, Brookhaven, GA 30319

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Brookhaven, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Brookhaven rental market.

How much is rent in Brookhaven?

The average rent in Brookhaven is $2,281 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brookhaven?

Average rent prices in Brookhaven have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Brookhaven rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brookhaven is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $331 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brookhaven?

To comfortably afford rent in Brookhaven, you'd need to earn approximately $91,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Brookhaven?

One-bedroom apartments in Brookhaven averaged around $1,600 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,000 per month. Both apartment sizes experienced year-over-year declines, with one-bedrooms down 6.2% and two-bedrooms down 6.1% from 2024.

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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1317 Rosen Rd, Brookhaven, GA 30319, USA
1536 Dresden Dr Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30319, USA
4176 Triple Creek Ct Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30319, USA
1118 Capital Club Cir Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30319, USA
1205 Standard Dr Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30319, USA
1325 Peachtree Vw Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30319, USA
1506 Dresden Dr Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30319, USA
1532 Dresden Dr Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30319, USA
2042 Violet Ln, Brookhaven, GA 30319, USA
2560 Skyland Trl Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30319, USA
2603 Oglethorpe Cir Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30319, USA
2763 Durham Dr Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30319, USA
3022 Templewood Dr Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30319, USA
3626 Buford Hwy Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30329, USA
4056 Ashford Dunwoody Rd Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30319, USA
906 Wescott Ln Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30319, USA
2158 Havenwood Trl Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30319, USA
1360 Hampton Hall Dr Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30319, USA
1396 Brawley Cir Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30319, USA
1401 Briarwood Rd Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30319, USA