Last updated on October 6, 2026

Average rent in
Sandy Springs, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Sandy Springs rent stands today

    Sandy Springs, GA rent rose 6.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,875/month. Renters today are paying $479 more per month on average than last year, despite a 1.1% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in August 2026.

  • Sandy Springs, GA is 1.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city offers 119 total rentals across apartments, condos, and houses, providing a smaller but diverse market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Sandy Springs run around $1,450/month, 2-bedrooms at about $1,808/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach a median of $4,674/month. These figures reflect the range of bedroom sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Sandy Springs fell 5.1% year over year, and 2-bedrooms declined 9.1%, diverging from the citywide rise of 6.2%. These bedroom-tier shifts contrast with the overall market trend and show varied renter experiences by unit size.

Median rent

Median rent in Sandy Springs

$1,875/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sandy Springs is $1,875 per month as of October 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $25 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sandy Springs

119

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sandy Springs rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Sandy Springs, GA

Average rent prices in Sandy Springs have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Sandy Springs, GA

Rent prices in Sandy Springs vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sandy Springs is $1,614, whereas a house costs $3,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Sandy Springs run $1,414 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,743.

Listings

Studio

$1,457

1%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,443

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,808

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,400

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,674

6%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,457

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,443

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,808

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,674

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

19%

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

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

Sandy Springs

Median rent price$1,875
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,499
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sandy Springs, GA is 25% lower than the median rent in Alpharetta, GA.

Discover rentals in Sandy Springs, GA

The Bowie - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

The Bowie

8800 Dunwoody Pl, Sandy Springs, GA 30350

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,020–$3,125

Waters Edge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

18h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Waters Edge Apartments

8601 Roberts Dr, Sandy Springs, GA 30350

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,072–$3,917

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Edgewater at Sandy Springs - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

3d ago

10

Excellent

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Edgewater at Sandy Springs

7600 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,114–$2,466

Price drop

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Glen Lake - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Verified

Glen Lake

6901 Glenlake Pkwy Ne, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,265–$3,830

Price drop

Call

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Frequently asked questions for Sandy Springs, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Sandy Springs rental market.

How much is rent in Sandy Springs?

The average rent in Sandy Springs is $1,875 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sandy Springs?

Average rent prices in Sandy Springs have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Sandy Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sandy Springs is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $25 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sandy Springs?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Sandy Springs are Old Cobblestone ($1,756/mo), Perimeter Center ($1,778/mo), and Huntcliff ($1,780/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sandy Springs?

To comfortably afford rent in Sandy Springs, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Sandy Springs?

December offers the best rental deals in Sandy Springs, with rents running about 5.6% lower than the January peak season. September and October also tend to be less competitive months with reduced demand.

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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