Last updated on June 27, 2026

Average rent in
Riverdale, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Riverdale rent stands today

    Riverdale, GA rent rose 7.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters are paying $206 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.

  • Riverdale is 12.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 190 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters in the metro.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Riverdale rent for $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $984/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,395/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,745/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,990/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom options available.

Median rent

Median rent in Riverdale

$1,700/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Riverdale is $1,700 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Riverdale

190

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Riverdale rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Riverdale, GA

Average rent prices in Riverdale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 Riverdale, GA

Rent prices in Riverdale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Riverdale is $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,788. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverdale run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

11%

11%

1 bedroom

$984

2%

33%

2 bedroom

$1,395

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,745

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,990

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$984

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,745

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,990

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, GA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Riverdale and Atlanta by all bedroom counts and property types.

Riverdale

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Riverdale, GA is 15% lower than the median rent in Atlanta, GA.

Discover rentals in Riverdale, GA

5790 Highway - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Riverdale

Pembrooke Townhomes Rooming and Boardin

5790 Highway, Riverdale, GA 30274

1 bed

1 bath

$255

House for rent

Available Jul 1

Pembrooke Townhomes (Extended Stay) - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

6.9

Good

Pembrooke Townhomes (Extended Stay)

5790 Highway 85, Riverdale, GA 30274

1 bed

1 bath

$275

Apartment for rent

5790 Highway 85 - 301 #301 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Riverdale

Pembrooke Townhomes (Extended Stay) - 301

5790 Highway 85 - 301 #301, Riverdale, GA 30274

1 bed

1 bath

$275

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 8

1219 Partridge Lane - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.1

Very good

1219 Partridge Lane

1219 Partridge Ln, Riverdale, GA 30296

1 bed

1 bath

$525

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Riverdale, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Riverdale rental market.

How much is rent in Riverdale?

The average rent in Riverdale is $1,700 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Riverdale?

Average rent prices in Riverdale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Riverdale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Riverdale is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Riverdale?

To comfortably afford rent in Riverdale, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Riverdale?

One-bedroom apartments in Riverdale averaged around $660 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,300 per month. These figures represent the current market rates following recent rent adjustments across different apartment sizes.

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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