Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Riverdale, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Riverdale rent stands today

    Riverdale, GA rent rose 9.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,695/month. Renters today are paying $225 more per month on average than last year, with rents just 2.6% below the recent peak of $1,720/month in April 2026.

  • Riverdale runs 11.9% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced metro with a total of 150 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Riverdale sit near $1,000/month, while 2-bedrooms run around $1,395/month and 3-bedrooms at $1,742/month. The 4+ bedroom median rent is $1,920/month, covering a broad span of rents by bedroom count.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1 Bed bedroom segment in Riverdale rose 48.7% year over year, far outpacing the citywide increase of 9.7%. This segment's growth marks a distinct local trend compared to the overall market.

Median rent

Median rent in Riverdale

$1,695/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Riverdale is $1,695 per month as of August 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $230 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Riverdale

150

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 10% 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 $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverdale run $1,204 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

21%

5%

1 bedroom

$999

4%

27%

2 bedroom

$1,395

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,742

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,920

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,742

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,920

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

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$1,695
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,970
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Riverdale, GA is 14% 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

4d 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

4d 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 $1,695 per month as of August 8, 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 10% since last year.

How does Riverdale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Riverdale is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $230 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Riverdale average around $710/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,360/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).

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