Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
McDonough, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Mcdonough rent stands today
Mcdonough, GA rent rose 7.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Renters today are paying $130 more per month on average than last year despite a modest 0.7% month-over-month decline.
Compared to national trends
Mcdonough runs 5.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost while offering 195 total rentals for choice.
Price ranges
Studios in Mcdonough rent for around $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,473/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,688/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,892/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,362/month. The rental inventory is heavily weighted toward larger units, with 3-bed and 4+ bed units comprising over 80% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Simpsons Mill Plantation rents fell 24.1% year over year to $1,840/month across 20 rentals, a contrast to the citywide 7.0% rise. Wesley Lake also cooled with a 12.7% decline to $1,925/month, showing localized softness amid broader growth.
Median rent
Median rent in Mcdonough
$1,995/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Mcdonough is $1,995 per month as of November 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mcdonough
195
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mcdonough rentals at each price point
Rent trends in McDonough, GA
Average rent prices in Mcdonough have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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
McDonough, GA
Rent prices in Mcdonough vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mcdonough is $1,720, whereas a house costs $2,078. 1-bedroom apartments in Mcdonough run $1,496 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,746.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | No Change |  13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,473 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,687 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,892 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,362 | 1% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Avalon | $2,076 | |
City Square | $1,936 | |
Overlook | $1,950 | |
Simpsons Mill Plantation | $1,840 | |
Wesley Lake | $1,925 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,720 | No Change | 4% | |
Condos | $1,022 | 24% | - | |
Houses | $2,078 | 2% | 4% | |
Rooms | $750 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,473
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,687
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,892
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,362
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
City Square
Average rent
$1,936
Simpsons Mill Plantation
Average rent
$1,840
Avalon
Average rent
$2,076
Overlook
Average rent
$1,950
Wesley Lake
Average rent
$1,925
Apartments
Average rent
$1,720
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,022
Last 30 days
24%
Houses
Average rent
$2,078
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$750
The table above reflects average rent prices in McDonough, 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 Mcdonough, GA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Mcdonough and College Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mcdonough
5%higher than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mcdonough, GA is 24% higher than the median rent in College Park, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,610
9%$1,820
2%$1,850
1%$1,499
$2,000
14%$2,310
1%$1,200
$1,990
6%$1,730
7%$1,800
3%$1,700
10%$1,990
7%Discover rentals in McDonough, GA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mcdonough
2 beds
1 bath
$1,145
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mcdonough
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
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.House for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mcdonough
20 Coffey Ln #1, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3 beds
2 baths
$1,395
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Overlook house for rent in McDonough
660 Compton Ln #NA, McDonough, GA 30253
5 beds
2.5 baths
$4,200
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.House for rent
Available Oct 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mcdonough
249 Arwen Dr, Mcdonough, GA 30252
5 beds
4 baths
$4,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mcdonough
375 Foster Dr #1, Mcdonough, GA 30253
4 beds
4 baths
$3,500
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.House for rent
Available Sep 15
2d ago
Verified
2153 Jodeco Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,843–$3,434
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
100 Agee Ln, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,330–$4,420
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.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
205 Bridges Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,394–$6,599
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.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
300 Argento Dr, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,470–$5,370
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2153 Jodeco Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,843–$3,434
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
205 Bridges Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,394–$6,599
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
235 Jonesboro Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$1,805
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.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,375
Price dropped $250Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 22
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,160
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jan 11
7h ago
Verified
100 Agee Ln, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,330–$4,420
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.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
205 Bridges Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,394–$6,599
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.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
300 Argento Dr, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,470–$5,370
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2153 Jodeco Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,843–$3,434
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
Frequently asked questions for McDonough, GA
Quick answers to common questions about the Mcdonough rental market.
How much is rent in Mcdonough?
The average rent in Mcdonough is $1,995 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mcdonough?
Average rent prices in Mcdonough have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Mcdonough rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mcdonough is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mcdonough?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mcdonough are Simpsons Mill Plantation ($1,840/mo), Wesley Lake ($1,925/mo), and City Square ($1,936/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mcdonough?
To comfortably afford rent in Mcdonough, 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 Mcdonough?
Fall and winter months offer the best rental deals in McDonough, with November and December being less competitive for renters. March sees the highest rents while October has the lowest, with about a 4.6% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).