Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Roswell, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Rent in Roswell, GA rose 4.4% year over year to a current median of $2,500/month. Month-to-month rent increased 1.7%, showing recent upward movement in the market despite a negligible year-over-year dollar change.

  • Roswell runs roughly 1.3× the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier for renters. The market offers 67 total rentals, a smaller inventory compared to larger metros.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Roswell rent for $1,525/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,697/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,859/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,500/month. This spread reflects the variety of unit sizes available.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Nesbit Lakes rents fell 69.5% year over year to $2,285/month across 10 rentals, a stark contrast to the citywide 4.4% rise. Martin's Landing also cooled with a 42.9% decline to $1,681/month, showing localized softness amid overall growth.

Median rent

Median rent in Roswell

$2,499/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Roswell is $2,499 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $549 more per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Roswell

67

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Roswell rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,925, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Roswell run $1,662 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,705.

Listings

Studio

$1,525

18%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,697

No Change

18%

2 bedroom

$1,859

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,600

5%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,500

6%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,697

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,859

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

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$2,499
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Roswell, GA is 4% higher than the median rent in Alpharetta, GA.

Discover rentals in Roswell, GA

Post + Wander - Photo 1 of 1

18h 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

2h 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

9h 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

129 Warm Springs Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Roswell

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Condo for rent

Available Dec 16

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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 $2,499 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Roswell?

Average rent prices in Roswell have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Roswell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Roswell is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $549 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Roswell?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Roswell are Martin's Landing ($1,681/mo), Horseshoe Bend ($1,850/mo), and Sentinel On The River ($2,039/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Roswell?

To comfortably afford rent in Roswell, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Roswell's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 per month. Both apartment sizes remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, with minimal price changes across these bedroom types.

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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