Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Roswell, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Roswell rent stands today

    Roswell, GA rent slipped 0.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,481/month. Renters today are paying $262 less per month on average than last year despite a 1.0% month-over-month increase.

  • Roswell runs 30.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with 79 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Roswell, studios rent for about $1,450/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,650/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,800/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,150/month. These bedroom tiers reflect the range of options available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Nesbit Lakes rents fell 54.4% year over year to $2,689/month across 11 rentals, with Martin's Landing and Ellard also seeing declines of 48.2% and 29.9% respectively. These drops occur alongside the citywide modest 0.8% decline and show localized cooldowns in certain neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Roswell

$2,481/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Roswell is $2,481 per month as of October 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $581 more per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Roswell

79

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Roswell rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Roswell, GA

Average rent prices in Roswell have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Roswell, GA

Rent prices in Roswell vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Roswell is $1,950, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Roswell run $1,613 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,768.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

18%

-

1 bedroom

$1,650

4%

62%

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

18%

3 bedroom

$2,600

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,150

4%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

62%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in Roswell and Alpharetta by all bedroom counts and property types.

Roswell

Median rent price$2,481
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,519
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Roswell, GA is 2% lower than the median rent in Alpharetta, GA.

Discover rentals in Roswell, GA

Post + Wander - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Post + Wander

100 Chattahoochee Cir, Roswell, GA 30075

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,300–$2,050

190 Opal Drive - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

190 Opal Drive

190 Opal Drive, Roswell, GA 30075

2 beds

1 bath

$1,445

Willeo Creek at Roswell - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.8

Very good

Willeo Creek at Roswell

88 Barrington Oaks Rdg, Roswell, GA 30075

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,515–$2,131

Call

1050 Old Holcomb Bridge Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Roswell

Residential Lease, Roswell, GA

1050 Old Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30076

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,599

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Frequently asked questions for Roswell, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Roswell rental market.

How much is rent in Roswell?

The average rent in Roswell is $2,481 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Roswell?

Average rent prices in Roswell have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Roswell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Roswell is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $581 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Roswell?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Roswell are Sentinel On The River ($1,628/mo), Martin's Landing ($1,800/mo), and Ellard ($1,821/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Roswell?

To comfortably afford rent in Roswell, you'd need to earn approximately $99,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the best rental deals in Roswell, with prices running approximately 15% lower than the peak summer month of July.

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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