Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Lithonia, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lithonia rent stands today

    Lithonia, GA rent rose 4.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,795/month. Renters today are paying $103 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the city's recent peak from April 2025. Month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Lithonia is 5.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. This positions the city as a moderately priced market with 186 total rentals available for choice.

  • Price ranges

    In Lithonia, median rents range from $1,050/month for 1-bedroom units to $2,198/month for 4+ bedrooms. Studios rent for $1,300/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,395/month, and 3-bedrooms for $1,800/month. Houses dominate the inventory at 82.6%, shaping the rental landscape.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Lithonia rose 36.2% year over year, diverging from the citywide trend by 31.5 percentage points. This segment's strong increase contrasts with the more modest overall rent growth in the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Lithonia

$1,795/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lithonia is $1,795 per month as of September 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $105 less per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lithonia

186

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lithonia rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lithonia, GA

Average rent prices in Lithonia have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Lithonia, GA

Rent prices in Lithonia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lithonia is $1,272, whereas a house costs $1,899. 1-bedroom apartments in Lithonia run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

5%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$1,395

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,800

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,197

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,197

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lithonia and Atlanta by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lithonia

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Lithonia, GA

1535 Duren Farms Drive - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.1

Very good

1535 Duren Farms Drive

1535 Duren Farms Dr, Lithonia, GA 30058

1 bed

1 bath

$394

4708 Wildginger Run - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

6.5

Good

4708 Wildginger Run

4708 Wildginger Run, Lithonia, GA 30038

1 bed

1 bath

$462

6381 Ariaal Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lithonia

A blessed home

6381 Ariaal Dr, Lithonia, GA 30038

3 beds

2 baths

$795

Rock Chapel Apts. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Rock Chapel Apts.

2620 Rock Chapel Rd, Lithonia, GA 30058

2 beds

1 bath

$995

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Frequently asked questions for Lithonia, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lithonia rental market.

How much is rent in Lithonia?

The average rent in Lithonia is $1,795 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lithonia?

Average rent prices in Lithonia have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Lithonia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lithonia is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $105 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lithonia?

To comfortably afford rent in Lithonia, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

October offers the best rental deals in Lithonia, with rents running about 4.6% lower than January, which sees the highest prices of the year. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.

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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