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Last updated on August 11, 2026
Average rent in
McDonough, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 11, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Mcdonough rent stands today
Mcdonough, GA rent rose 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,986/month. Renters today are paying $91 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding steady month to month and just below the peak of $2,015/month in June 2025.
Compared to national trends
Mcdonough rent runs 3.1% above the $1,925/month national median, placing it slightly pricier than the typical metro while offering a total of 191 rentals across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Mcdonough rent for about $975/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,391/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,676/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,895/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,472/month. Houses dominate the market at 85.8% of rentals, renting for a median of $2,118/month compared to apartments at $1,694/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Wesley Lake rents fell 19.5% year over year to $1,778/month across 10 rentals. Avalon also cooled with rents down 11.4% to $1,928/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Mcdonough
$1,985/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Mcdonough is $1,985 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $60 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mcdonough
191
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mcdonough rentals at each price point
Rent trends in McDonough, GA
Average rent prices in Mcdonough have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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
McDonough, GA
Rent prices in Mcdonough vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mcdonough is $1,694, whereas a house costs $2,117. 1-bedroom apartments in Mcdonough run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $975 | No Change |  28% | |
1 bedroom | $1,391 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,676 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,472 | 2% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Avalon | $1,927 | |
City Square | $1,875 | |
Overlook | $2,095 | |
Simpsons Mill Plantation | $2,299 | |
Wesley Lake | $1,777 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,694 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 43% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,117 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $725 | 18% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,391
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,676
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,472
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
City Square
Average rent
$1,875
Avalon
Average rent
$1,927
Overlook
Average rent
$2,095
Simpsons Mill Plantation
Average rent
$2,299
Wesley Lake
Average rent
$1,777
Apartments
Average rent
$1,694
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
43%
Houses
Average rent
$2,117
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
18%
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
3%higher than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mcdonough, GA is 33% higher than the median rent in College Park, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,495
5%$1,847
6%$1,847
1%$1,495
3%$1,865
3%$2,309
12%$1,250
1%$1,995
1%$1,730
9%$1,800
4%$1,695
16%$1,850
Discover rentals in McDonough, GA
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Mcdonough
1550 Labonte Pkwy, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,495
House for rent
Available Jul 28
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,515
House for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mcdonough
3 beds
2 baths
$1,735
$1,535
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mcdonough
20 Coffey Ln #1, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
$1,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in McDonough
5 beds
4 baths
$3,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mcdonough
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,695
$3,395
Price drop
House for rent
13h ago
Verified
2153 Jodeco Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,599–$3,290
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in McDonough
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
15h ago
Verified
100 Agee Ln, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,394–$11,417
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
205 Bridges Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,411–$2,325
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
300 Argento Dr, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,524
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
2153 Jodeco Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,599–$3,290
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
205 Bridges Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,411–$2,325
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
235 Jonesboro Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$1,999
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,480
$1,835
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,215
House for rent
Available Aug 21
15h ago
Verified
100 Agee Ln, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,394–$11,417
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
205 Bridges Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,411–$2,325
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
300 Argento Dr, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,524
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
2153 Jodeco Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,599–$3,290
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,985 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mcdonough?
Average rent prices in Mcdonough have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Mcdonough rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mcdonough is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $60 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mcdonough?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mcdonough are Wesley Lake ($1,777/mo), City Square ($1,875/mo), and Avalon ($1,927/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mcdonough?
To comfortably afford rent in Mcdonough, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Mcdonough?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in McDonough average around $1,430/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,700/month.
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).