Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Fairburn, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Fairburn, GA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,998/month. Month over month, rent increased 1.7%, a rise after recent declines.

  • Fairburn sits 2.5% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, with 66 total rentals available. This positions Fairburn as a mid-tier market with a moderate premium over the national median.

  • Price ranges

    In Fairburn, 1-bedroom units rent for around $1,454/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,497/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,012/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,600/month. The 4+ bedroom median is $2,600/month, representing the upper end of bedroom-tier rents.

Median rent

Median rent in Fairburn

$1,998/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairburn is $1,998 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $48 more per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairburn

66

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairburn 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

Rent trends in Fairburn, GA

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

Rent prices in Fairburn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairburn is $1,471, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairburn run $1,337 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,465.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,454

12%

33%

2 bedroom

$1,497

3%

19%

3 bedroom

$2,012

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,600

2%

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,454

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,012

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

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$1,998
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairburn, GA is 25% higher than the median rent in Austell, GA.

Discover rentals in Fairburn, GA

410 Lake Dylan Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairburn

House for rent

Available Jun 1

156 Malone St Sw #156 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairburn

***Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath in Downtown Fairburn***

156 Malone St Sw #156, Fairburn, GA 30213

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 8

227 Bay St NE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

227 Bay St NE

227 Bay St Ne, Fairburn, GA 30213

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

227 Bay St Ne #227 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairburn

227 Bay St Ne #227, Fairburn, GA 30213

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,998 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairburn?

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

How does Fairburn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairburn is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $48 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 $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Fairburn's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,400 monthly. These figures represent current market conditions across the city's rental 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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