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Last updated on June 27, 2026
Average rent in
McDonough, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 27, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Mcdonough rent stands today
Mcdonough, GA rent rose 2.1% year over year to a current median of $1,975/month. Renters are paying $37 more per month on average than last year, with rent also climbing 1.9% month over month.
Compared to national trends
Mcdonough sits 1.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with a total of 176 rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Mcdonough rent for $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,413/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,724/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,945/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,349/month. The largest share of rentals are 3- and 4+-bedroom homes, making up over 80% of the inventory.
Neighborhood spotlight
Simpsons Mill Plantation rents fell 24.7% year over year to $1,795/month across 13 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide rent increase of 2.1%, showing a localized cooldown in that neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Mcdonough
$1,975/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Mcdonough is $1,975 per month as of June 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $25 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mcdonough
176
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mcdonough rentals at each price point
Rent trends in McDonough, GA
Average rent prices in Mcdonough have increased by 2% 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 $1,744, whereas a house costs $2,045. 1-bedroom apartments in Mcdonough run $1,471 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,771.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | 4% |  36% | |
1 bedroom | $1,413 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,724 | 1% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,945 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,349 | 2% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Avalon | $1,982 | |
City Square | $1,890 | |
Overlook | $1,969 | |
Simpsons Mill Plantation | $1,795 | |
Wesley Lake | $1,451 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,744 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,187 | 38% | - | |
Houses | $2,045 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $800 | 17% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
36%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,413
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,724
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,945
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,349
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
City Square
Average rent
$1,890
Avalon
Average rent
$1,982
Overlook
Average rent
$1,969
Simpsons Mill Plantation
Average rent
$1,795
Wesley Lake
Average rent
$1,451
Apartments
Average rent
$1,744
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,187
Last 30 days
38%
Houses
Average rent
$2,045
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
17%
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
1%higher than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mcdonough, GA is 20% higher than the median rent in College Park, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,652
10%$1,865
3%$1,845
1%$1,487
$1,945
3%$2,447
12%$1,272
4%$1,995
2%$1,742
5%$1,800
6%$1,700
14%$1,990
5%Discover rentals in McDonough, GA
21h ago
Apartment for rent in McDonough
20 Coffey Ln #1, McDonough, GA 30253
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
2d ago
House for rent in Mcdonough
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,795
$1,595
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Mcdonough
151 Marians Way, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3 beds
2 baths
$1,625
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Mcdonough
630 Fieldcrest Dr, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3 beds
2 baths
$1,645
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mcdonough
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,895
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in McDonough
5 beds
4 baths
$3,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in McDonough
336 Hitt Trce, McDonough, GA 30252
4 beds
3 baths
$3,450
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
2153 Jodeco Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,750–$3,290
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
100 Agee Ln, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,607–$16,080
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
205 Bridges Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,326–$2,409
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
300 Argento Dr, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,649–$2,499
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
235 Jonesboro Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$1,825
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
205 Bridges Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,326–$2,409
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
235 Jonesboro Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$1,825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$3,420
$2,515
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 3
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,225
House for rent
Available Aug 11
11h ago
Verified
100 Agee Ln, Mcdonough, GA 30253
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,607–$16,080
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
205 Bridges Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,326–$2,409
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
300 Argento Dr, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,649–$2,499
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
235 Jonesboro Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$1,825
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 $1,975 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mcdonough?
Average rent prices in Mcdonough have increased by 2% 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 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $25 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mcdonough?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mcdonough are Wesley Lake ($1,451/mo), Simpsons Mill Plantation ($1,795/mo), and City Square ($1,890/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?
McDonough, Georgia rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's diverse rental inventory.
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).