Last updated on May 23, 2026

Average rent in
Ellenwood, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Ellenwood rent stands today

    Ellenwood, GA rent rose 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,985/month. Renters today are paying $139 more per month on average than last year, extending the market's steady recovery since the recent trough in early 2026.

  • Ellenwood runs 1.9% more expensive than the $1,949/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with a small premium over the national average and a total of 87 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    In Ellenwood, studios rent for about $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms are at $850/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,350/month, 3-bedrooms reach $1,890/month, and 4+ bedrooms sit at $2,260/month. The 1-bedroom segment accounts for 10.2% of rentals, while 4+ bedrooms make up 33.7% of the inventory.

Median rent

Median rent in Ellenwood

$1,985/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ellenwood is $1,985 per month as of May 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $36 more per month.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ellenwood

87

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ellenwood rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Ellenwood, GA

Average rent prices in Ellenwood have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Ellenwood, GA

Rent prices in Ellenwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ellenwood is $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,005. 1-bedroom apartments in Ellenwood run $1,182 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$850

6%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,350

6%

40%

3 bedroom

$1,890

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,260

2%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

40%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,890

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,260

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

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

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

Ellenwood

Median rent price$1,985
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ellenwood, GA is 10% lower than the median rent in Brookhaven, GA.

Discover rentals in Ellenwood, GA

5954-5958 Sherwood Place - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

5954-5958 Sherwood Place

Sherwood Pl, Ellenwood, GA 30294

2 beds

2 baths

$995

Apartment for rent

5958 Sherwood Pl - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Ellenwood

MULTI_FAMILY - Other - Ellenwood, GA

5958 Sherwood Pl, Ellenwood, GA 30294

2 beds

2.5 baths

$995

Apartment for rent

27 Club Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ellenwood

Poole's Manor MHC

27 Club Cir, Ellenwood, GA 30294

3 beds

2 baths

$1,475

House for rent

Available Jun 1

65 Poole Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ellenwood

Poole's Manor MHC

65 Poole Cir, Ellenwood, GA 30294

3 beds

2 baths

$1,475

House for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for Ellenwood, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Ellenwood rental market.

How much is rent in Ellenwood?

The average rent in Ellenwood is $1,985 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ellenwood?

Average rent prices in Ellenwood have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Ellenwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ellenwood is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $36 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ellenwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Ellenwood, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Ellenwood, Georgia rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $650 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. One-bedroom apartments represent 18% of the available rental market, though two-bedroom options are less common at just 5% of monthly inventory.

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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