Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
Riverdale, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Riverdale rent stands today

    Riverdale, GA rent rose 7.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters today are paying $178 more per month on average than last year despite a 3.3% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in April 2026.

  • Riverdale is 13.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced metro with 106 total rentals available for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Riverdale rent for $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,000/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,395/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,735/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,970/month. Renters can expect a range of prices across bedroom sizes, with $1,735/month for 3-bedroom units.

Median rent

Median rent in Riverdale

$1,650/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Riverdale is $1,650 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Riverdale

106

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,275, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverdale run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

No Change

30%

1 bedroom

$999

2%

26%

2 bedroom

$1,395

3%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,735

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,970

3%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,735

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,970

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

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$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Riverdale, GA is 17% lower than the median rent in Atlanta, GA.

Discover rentals in Riverdale, GA

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

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

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

Amberwood - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

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Amberwood

874 King Road, Riverdale, GA 30296

2 beds

1 bath

$775

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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 $1,650 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Riverdale?

Average rent prices in Riverdale have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $66,000/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, summer moves typically offer the best rental deals in Riverdale, with July seeing the lowest rents and an 8% difference between peak winter pricing and off-season rates.

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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