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Average Rent in Atlanta 30309 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 19 apartment communities in Atlanta 30309, Atlanta, GA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,343/mo
▼ 6% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,895/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
19
tracked daily
Units Listed
143
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Atlanta 30309
85 listed units across 12 buildings offering 2 bed units in Atlanta 30309 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $199/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Midtown | Unit 15 | $13,359 | $10,263 | $3,096 |
| Hanover Midtown | Unit 13 | $10,566 | $7,895 | $2,671 |
| Hanover Midtown | Unit 14 | $10,765 | $9,604 | $1,161 |
| Hanover Midtown | Unit 28, 12mo lease | $10,360 | $9,604 | $756 |
| Hanover Midtown | Unit 18 | $4,119 | $3,453 | $666 |
| Hanover Midtown | Unit 21 | $2,922 | $2,302 | $620 |
| Hanover Midtown | Unit 9 | $2,922 | $2,328 | $594 |
| Hanover Midtown | Unit 19 | $4,061 | $3,608 | $453 |
Atlanta 30309 vs Atlanta, GA Average
Atlanta 30309 is more expensive than the Atlanta, GA average by $1,038/mo (45%). The citywide average is $2,305/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Atlanta 30309?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Atlanta 30309 is $3,343 per month across 19 apartment communities and 143 available units. Rents have decreased $170 (6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is 1660 Peachtree Midtown Atlanta Apartments starting at $1,895/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,343/mo.
Prices range from $1,895 to $5,575 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 26 units are currently listed.
Atlanta 30309 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $2,307 | - | 8 |
| May 2026 | $2,662 | +$355 | 13 |
| June 2026 | $2,761 | +$99 | 14 |
| July 2026 | $2,782 | +$21 | 16 |
| August 2026 | $2,873 | +$91 | 19 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Atlanta 30309
Rent Prices by Apartment in Atlanta 30309
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1660 Peachtree Midtown Atlanta Apartments | $1,895/mo | $1,962/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| Marquis at Buckhead | $2,231/mo | $2,341/mo | 4 | 4.6 |
| MAA Piedmont Park | $2,465/mo | $2,465/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| Ascent Midtown Apartments | $2,471/mo | $3,018/mo | 17 | 4.5 |
| Atlantic House | $2,552/mo | $2,760/mo | 23 | 4.1 |
| Linea Midtown | $2,629/mo | $3,064/mo | 12 | 4.3 |
| MAA Midtown | $2,785/mo | $3,759/mo | 7 | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Atlanta 30309
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$134,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,343/mo.
Comfortable income
$160,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,895/mo), you need to earn at least $76,000/year.
Median household income in Atlanta 30309 is $81,938 , about 49% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Atlanta 30309
Overall prices in Atlanta 30309 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 30309's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,343 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,136 |
| Healthcare | $554 |
| Other goods and services | $887 |
| Estimated total | $6,929/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.
Google Search Trends for Atlanta 30309 Apartments
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