Last updated on September 3, 2026

Average rent in
Roswell, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Rent in Roswell, GA slipped 6.8% year over year to a median of $2,590/month. This decline is notable despite the negligible $1 difference in monthly rent compared to last year. Month-over-month rent is essentially unchanged.

  • Roswell runs 35.6% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with 74 total rentals available. This reflects Roswell's position as a pricier suburban market.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for about $1,375/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,720/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,900/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,500/month. The inventory is weighted toward larger units, with 3- and 4+ bedrooms making up over 60% of rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Nesbit Lakes saw rents fall 68.0% year over year to $2,000/month across 16 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 6.8% decline. Litchfield and Martin's Landing also cooled with declines of 61.2% and 44.4%, respectively, showing localized market shifts within Roswell.

Median rent

Median rent in Roswell

$2,590/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Roswell is $2,590 per month as of August 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $680 more per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Roswell

74

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Roswell rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 Roswell, GA

Rent prices in Roswell vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Roswell is $1,899, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Roswell run $1,739 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,788.

Listings

Studio

$1,375

18%

-

1 bedroom

$1,720

4%

33%

2 bedroom

$1,900

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,600

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,500

16%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,720

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

11%

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$2,590
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,535
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Roswell, GA

Post + Wander - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.6

Very good

Post + Wander

100 Chattahoochee Cir, Roswell, GA 30075

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,300–$2,050

Apartment for rent

190 Opal Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

190 Opal Drive

190 Opal Drive, Roswell, GA 30075

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

Willeo Creek at Roswell - Photo 1 of 1

19h 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

Apartment for rent

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

5 baths

$1,599

House for rent

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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 $2,590 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Roswell?

Average rent prices in Roswell have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Roswell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Roswell is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $680 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Roswell?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Roswell are Sentinel On The River ($1,730/mo), Horseshoe Bend ($1,795/mo), and Martin's Landing ($1,847/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Roswell?

To comfortably afford rent in Roswell, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/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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