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Average Rent in Atlanta, GA

203 apartment buildings, 2972 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building. 16 more available with Average Rent Pro

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Avg Rent

$2,284/mo

median $2,038

-1.4% vs last month

Cheapest

$855/mo

The Atlantic North Springs

Properties

203

tracked daily

Units

2972

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 203 properties in Atlanta, GA.

Timeframe

Average rent trend, last 6 months

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$2,027
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Atlanta, GA $1,900$2,017$2,133$2,250 Apr 26May 26Jul 26Aug 26Oct 26

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Average Rent by Property

Starting Price vs Average

Rent by Bedroom Count

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Atlanta, GA Rent Prices

All 203 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

#1 3.6 (388)

The Atlantic North Springs

1067 Pitts Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350, USA

From $855/mo
Avg $1,179 4 units
#2 3.2 (696)

Rosemont Dunwoody

501 Northridge Rd, Atlanta, GA 30350, USA

From $929/mo
Avg $1,232 37 units
#3 4.4 (398)

Lofts at Twenty25

2025 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA

From $950/mo
Avg $1,468 13 units
#4 3.6 (688)

ARIUM Morgan Falls

8085 Adair Ln, Sandy Springs, GA 30350, USA

From $980/mo
Avg $1,284 18 units
#5 2.8 (26)

Buford Heights Apartments

3610 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA

From $995/mo
Avg $1,234 6 units
#6 3 (37)

Kenco Briarcliff Apartments

2194 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA

From $995/mo
Avg $1,099 10 units
#7 3.4 (191)

Aster Buckhead

2900 Pharr Ct S Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA

From $1,000/mo
Avg $1,000 1 units

Rent & Price History by Building

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The Atlantic North Springs apartments in Atlanta, GA

The Atlantic North Springs

3.6 (388)

1067 Pitts Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350, USA

From $855/mo
4 units
Rosemont Dunwoody apartments in Atlanta, GA

Rosemont Dunwoody

3.2 (696)

501 Northridge Rd, Atlanta, GA 30350, USA

From $929/mo
37 units
Lofts at Twenty25 apartments in Atlanta, GA

Lofts at Twenty25

4.4 (398)

2025 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA

From $950/mo
13 units
ARIUM Morgan Falls apartments in Atlanta, GA

ARIUM Morgan Falls

3.6 (688)

8085 Adair Ln, Sandy Springs, GA 30350, USA

From $980/mo
18 units
Buford Heights Apartments apartments in Atlanta, GA

Buford Heights Apartments

2.8 (26)

3610 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA

From $995/mo
6 units
Kenco Briarcliff Apartments apartments in Atlanta, GA

Kenco Briarcliff Apartments

3 (37)

2194 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA

From $995/mo
10 units
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Atlanta, GA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Atlanta, GA is $2,284 per month, based on 2972 units across 203 apartment communities. Prices range from $855 at The Atlantic North Springs to $17,411 at 99 West Paces.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,622/mo $995/mo 210
1 Bed $1,935/mo $855/mo 1328
2 Bed $2,637/mo $1,012/mo 1225
3 Bed $3,450/mo $1,055/mo 158
4 Bed $1,678/mo $1,199/mo 11
5 Bed $1,317/mo $1,125/mo 5

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Building Economics

How much do Atlanta, GA apartments earn?

The 57 buildings we can estimate generate about $32M in rental revenue per month ($378M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.

Building Est. Monthly Revenue Asking / Leased Est. Occupancy Units
1.MAA Lenox $1.1M/mo $2,025 / $1,860 94% 646
2.Park at The Marketplace Apartments $1.0M/mo $1,647 / $1,525 97% 704
3.The Lookout O4W $923K/mo $1,640 / $1,681 93% 592
4.The Dagny Midtown $892K/mo $3,365 / $2,630 94% 359
5.AMLI Lenox $882K/mo $2,653 / $2,410 94% 391
52 more estimated buildings $27M/mo

Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.

Market Context

Who rents in Atlanta, GA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Atlanta, GA averages $1,935/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,637/mo. At the local median household income of $81,938, that works out to 33% 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 41% 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

$91,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,284/mo.

Comfortable income

$110,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($855/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.

Median household income in Atlanta, GA is $81,938 , about 25% 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) $2,284
Utilities $477
Groceries $532
Transportation $1,136
Healthcare $554
Other goods and services $887
Estimated total $5,870/mo

Population

499,287

Median household income

$81,938

Census median rent

$1,617/mo

Census rent burden

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 30-Day Change Properties
Athens, GA $1,533 -33% -16.2% 32
Smyrna, GA $1,700 -26% -4.7% 24
Augusta, GA $1,452 -36% -1.5% 22
Albany, GA $887 -61% -20.7% 20
Marietta, GA $1,463 -36% -5.8% 20
Sandy Springs, GA $1,866 -18% -6.2% 18

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Atlanta, GA?

The average rent in Atlanta, GA is $2,284 per month, based on 2972 units across 203 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Atlanta, GA?

The median asking rent in Atlanta, GA is $2,038 per month, computed from 2972 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,284/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Atlanta, GA?

The lowest available rent in Atlanta, GA starts at $855 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Atlanta, GA?

1-bedroom apartments in Atlanta, GA average $1,935/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $855/mo across 1328 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Atlanta, GA?

2-bedroom apartments in Atlanta, GA average $2,637/mo. Units start from $1,012/mo across 1225 units currently listed.

Rent Trends in Atlanta, GA

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