Average Rent in Atlanta, GA
60 apartment buildings, 1067 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,302/mo
Cheapest
$1,199/mo
Properties
60
Units
1067
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 60 properties in Atlanta, GA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Atlanta, GA Rent Prices
All 60 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
55 Pharr
55 Pharr Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA
Quill
1460 La France St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
MAA Dunwoody
4777 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30338, USA
Society Atlanta
811 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA
Marq on Ponce
144 Ponce De Leon Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30308
The Marq at Brookhaven
50 Lincoln Court Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
Biltmore at Midtown
855 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 Pharr 55 Pharr Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA | $1,199 | $1,332 | $1.75 | 3.2 (69) | 9 |
| 2 | Quill 1460 La France St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 | $1,199 | $1,661 | $2.66 | 4.2 (120) | 12 |
| 3 | MAA Dunwoody 4777 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30338, USA | $1,270 | $1,750 | $1.82 | 4.4 (359) | 28 |
| 4 | Society Atlanta 811 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA | $1,270 | $2,426 | $2426.00 | 4.6 (239) | 135 |
| 5 | Marq on Ponce 144 Ponce De Leon Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30308 | $1,289 | $1,625 | $1.74 | 4 (504) | 13 |
| 6 | The Marq at Brookhaven 50 Lincoln Court Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 | $1,330 | $1,639 | $1.66 | 4.5 (507) | 8 |
| 7 | Biltmore at Midtown 855 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA | $1,355 | $1,682 | $2.17 | 3.3 (179) | 9 |
Explore Each Property
55 Pharr
3.2 (69)55 Pharr Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA
Quill
4.2 (120)1460 La France St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
MAA Dunwoody
4.4 (359)4777 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30338, USA
Society Atlanta
4.6 (239)811 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA
Marq on Ponce
4 (504)144 Ponce De Leon Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30308
The Marq at Brookhaven
4.5 (507)50 Lincoln Court Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
Atlanta, GA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Atlanta, GA is $2,302 per month, based on 1067 units across 60 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,199 at 55 Pharr to $4,040 at The Sutton Buckhead Luxury Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,889/mo | $1,199/mo | 215 |
| 1 Bed | $2,034/mo | $1,199/mo | 481 |
| 2 Bed | $2,725/mo | $1,399/mo | 331 |
| 3 Bed | $4,246/mo | $1,911/mo | 39 |
| 4 Bed | $4,195/mo | $4,195/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Atlanta, GA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Atlanta, GA averages $2,034/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,725/mo. At the local median household income of $81,938, that works out to 34% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Atlanta, GA at $1,617/mo. The current tracked market average runs 42% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Atlanta, GA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Atlanta
Demand in the Atlanta rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Delta Air Lines
- Home Depot
- UPS
- Coca-Cola Company
- Emory Healthcare
- Georgia-Pacific
- Cox Enterprises
Mean one-way commute in Atlanta, GA is 27 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Atlanta, GA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$92,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,302/mo.
Comfortable income
$110,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,199/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in Atlanta, GA is $81,938 , about 26% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Atlanta, GA
Overall prices in Atlanta, GA matches the national average by about 0% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 100.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Atlanta, GA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,302 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,136 |
| Healthcare | $554 |
| Other goods and services | $887 |
| Estimated total | $5,888/mo |
Population
499,287
Median household income
$81,938
Census median rent
$1,617/mo
Rent as % of income
30.8%
Median age
34.0
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Georgia
How Atlanta, GA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Atlanta, GA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta, GA | $1,544 | -33% | 15 |
| Sandy Springs, GA | $1,906 | -17% | 14 |
| Savannah, GA | $1,937 | -16% | 13 |
| Roswell, GA | $2,012 | -13% | 10 |
| Johns Creek, GA | $1,917 | -17% | 10 |
| Athens, GA | $1,663 | -28% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Atlanta, GA?
The average rent in Atlanta, GA is $2,302 per month, based on 1067 units across 60 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Atlanta, GA?
The lowest available rent in Atlanta, GA starts at $1,199 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Atlanta, GA?
1-bedroom apartments in Atlanta, GA average $2,034/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,199/mo across 481 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Atlanta, GA?
2-bedroom apartments in Atlanta, GA average $2,725/mo. Units start from $1,399/mo across 331 units currently listed.
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