Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Lithonia, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lithonia rent stands today

    Lithonia, GA rent rose 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $64 more per month than last year, and rents are near the city's peak from April 2025.

  • Lithonia is 7.2% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 193 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    In Lithonia, studios rent for $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,014/month, and 3-bedrooms for $1,825/month, with 3-bed units making up the majority of inventory at 54.3%.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Lithonia rose 36.8% year over year, diverging from the citywide increase. This contrasts with the overall market, where rents climbed more modestly.

Median rent

Median rent in Lithonia

$1,800/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lithonia is $1,800 per month as of August 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $140 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lithonia

193

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 3% 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 $1,334, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Lithonia run $1,109 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

1%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,014

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$1,399

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,825

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,200

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,014

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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$1,800
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

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

1d ago

6.5

Good

1535 Duren Farms Drive

1535 Duren Farms Dr, Lithonia, GA 30058

1 bed

1 bath

$394

Apartment for rent

4708 Wildginger Run - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

6.5

Good

4708 Wildginger Run

4708 Wildginger Run, Lithonia, GA 30038

1 bed

1 bath

$462

Apartment for rent

Rock Chapel Apts. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

Rock Chapel Apts.

2620 Rock Chapel Rd, Lithonia, GA 30058

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

Sterling Villas Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Sterling Villas Apartments

6813 Main St, Lithonia, GA 30058

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,050–$1,475

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,800 per month as of August 1, 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 3% since last year.

How does Lithonia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lithonia is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $140 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lithonia average around $890/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,420/month. One-bedrooms have climbed 12.6% year over year, while two-bedrooms have remained relatively stable.

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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