Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Fairburn, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Fairburn rent stands today

    Fairburn, GA rent rose 8.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $180 more per month on average than last year despite a slight month-over-month decline of 1.6%.

  • Fairburn runs 15.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a total of 79 total rentals available. Renters should expect costs above the national average in this market.

  • Price ranges

    One-bedroom units in Fairburn rent for about $1,352/month, two-bedrooms around $1,738/month, three-bedrooms near $2,097/month, and four-plus bedrooms reach $2,595/month. These figures reflect the range renters face across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The two-bedroom segment in Fairburn climbed 16.5% year over year, diverging from the citywide increase of 8.9%. This segment shows stronger growth compared to the overall market trend.

Median rent

Median rent in Fairburn

$2,200/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairburn is $2,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairburn

79

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairburn 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 Fairburn, GA

Average rent prices in Fairburn have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 Fairburn, GA

Rent prices in Fairburn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairburn is $1,556, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairburn run $1,559 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,352

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$1,738

2%

17%

3 bedroom

$2,097

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$2,595

5%

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,352

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,738

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,097

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in Fairburn and Austell by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fairburn

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,719
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairburn, GA is 28% higher than the median rent in Austell, GA.

Discover rentals in Fairburn, GA

114 Spring Ct #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairburn

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
5405 W Teal Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairburn

3 beds

2 baths

$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
145 Fieldstone Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairburn

3 beds

2 baths

$1,545

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
400 Doe Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairburn

3 beds

2 baths

$1,675

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Fairburn, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Fairburn rental market.

How much is rent in Fairburn?

The average rent in Fairburn is $2,200 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairburn?

Average rent prices in Fairburn have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Fairburn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairburn is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fairburn?

To comfortably afford rent in Fairburn, 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 Fairburn?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, summer months offer the best rental deals in Fairburn, with July seeing the lowest rents of the year. February has the highest rent, creating roughly a 3.6% price difference between peak winter and off-peak summer timing.

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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