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Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
McDonough, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Mcdonough rent stands today
Mcdonough, GA rent rose 6.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,019/month. Renters today are paying $93 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the peak of $2,015/month seen in June 2025.
Compared to national trends
Mcdonough runs 6.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 194 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Mcdonough rent for $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,490/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,616/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,885/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,400/month. The bedroom rent range reflects the variety of options available to renters across unit sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Mcdonough
$2,019/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Mcdonough is $2,019 per month as of September 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $119 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mcdonough
194
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 6% 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 $1,645, whereas a house costs $2,162. 1-bedroom apartments in Mcdonough run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,705.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 |  1% | 24% | |
1 bedroom | $1,490 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,616 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,885 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 1% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Avalon | $1,970 | |
City Square | $1,865 | |
Overlook | $1,860 | |
Simpsons Mill Plantation | $2,175 | |
Wesley Lake | $1,905 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,645 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,497 | 35% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,162 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | 20% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,490
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,616
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,885
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
City Square
Average rent
$1,865
Avalon
Average rent
$1,970
Simpsons Mill Plantation
Average rent
$2,175
Overlook
Average rent
$1,860
Wesley Lake
Average rent
$1,905
Apartments
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,497
Last 30 days
35%
Houses
Average rent
$2,162
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
20%
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
6%higher than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mcdonough, GA is 23% higher than the median rent in College Park, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$1,725
14%$1,785
6%$1,650
13%$1,850
Discover rentals in McDonough, GA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mcdonough
20 Coffey Ln #1, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3 beds
2 baths
$1,475
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mcdonough
1119 Whisper Wind Dr, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,700
$1,560
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Mcdonough
2510 Marlin Dr #1, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,600
House for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mcdonough
249 Arwen Dr, Mcdonough, GA 30252
5 beds
4 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mcdonough
1959 Stroud Rd #NA, Mcdonough, GA 30252
5 beds
3 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Aug 27
5d+ ago
House for rent in McDonough
375 Foster Dr #1, McDonough, GA 30253
4 beds
4 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mcdonough
4 beds
5 baths
$3,295
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Agee Ln, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,383–$5,210
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
235 Jonesboro Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$1,795
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
2153 Jodeco Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,750–$3,290
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
300 Argento Dr, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,446–$6,665
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Agee Ln, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,383–$5,210
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
235 Jonesboro Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$1,795
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
205 Bridges Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,440–$12,954
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$2,575
House for rent
Available Sep 3
1d ago
Verified
100 Agee Ln, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,383–$5,210
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
300 Argento Dr, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,446–$6,665
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
500 Jaclyn Cir #NA, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,700
House for rent
Available Sep 27
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,440
$1,775
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 15
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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 $2,019 per month as of September 19, 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 6% since last year.
How does Mcdonough rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mcdonough is 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $119 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mcdonough?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mcdonough are Overlook ($1,860/mo), City Square ($1,865/mo), and Wesley Lake ($1,905/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mcdonough?
To comfortably afford rent in Mcdonough, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/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).