Last updated on May 23, 2026

Average rent in
Brookhaven, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Brookhaven, GA rent slipped 6.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $81 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,450/month in April 2025.

  • Brookhaven runs 12.9% more expensive than the $1,949/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with limited total rentals at 64 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Brookhaven sit around $1,170/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,667/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,048/month. Larger units range up to $4,900/month for 4+ bedrooms.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses command a median rent of $3,950/month compared to $1,750/month for apartments in Brookhaven.

Median rent

Median rent in Brookhaven

$2,200/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brookhaven is $2,200 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $251 more per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brookhaven

64

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven, GA

Average rent prices in Brookhaven have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,750, whereas a house costs $3,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Brookhaven run $1,687 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,045.

Listings

Studio

$1,170

2%

31%

1 bedroom

$1,667

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,047

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,300

4%

15%

4 bedroom

$4,900

11%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,170

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,667

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,047

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

3%

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$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brookhaven, GA is 8% lower than the median rent in Buford, GA.

Discover rentals in Brookhaven, GA

18h 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

1506 Dresden Dr Ne #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brookhaven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Apartment for rent

1510 Dresden Dr Ne #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brookhaven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Apartment for rent

1510 Dresden Dr Ne #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brookhaven

Upgraded 2-Bedroom Premium Apartment in Brookhaven | 838 SF

1510 Dresden Dr Ne #D, Brookhaven, GA 30319

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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 $2,200 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brookhaven?

Average rent prices in Brookhaven have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Brookhaven rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brookhaven is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $251 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 $88,000/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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