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Average Rent in Perimeter Center & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Perimeter Center, Atlanta, GA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,537/mo
Lowest Available
$2,279/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
14
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Perimeter Center
30 listed units across 3 buildings offering 3 bed units in Perimeter Center dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $35/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hartley | Unit 01-12108, A6 - Oslo | $1,672 | $1,550 | $122 |
| The Heights at Dunwoody | Unit 2-321, Camden 2x2 | $2,199 | $2,109 | $90 |
| The Heights at Dunwoody | Unit 2-333, Camden 2x2 | $2,169 | $2,079 | $90 |
| The Heights at Dunwoody | Unit 2-342, Camden 2x2 | $2,169 | $2,079 | $90 |
| The Heights at Dunwoody | Unit 2-116, Bristol 2x1 | $1,649 | $1,569 | $80 |
| The Hartley | Unit 01-12030 | $2,046 | $1,990 | $56 |
| The Drexel Collective Apartments | Unit 1208, LAPC - A6B | $1,554 | $1,514 | $40 |
| The Hartley | Unit 01-12026 | $2,332 | $2,295 | $37 |
Perimeter Center vs Atlanta, GA Average
Perimeter Center is more expensive than the Atlanta, GA average by $231/mo (10%). The citywide average is $2,306/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Perimeter Center?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Perimeter Center is $2,537 per month across 3 apartment communities and 14 available units.
The most affordable option is The Heights at Dunwoody starting at $2,279/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,537/mo.
Prices range from $2,279 to $3,145 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Perimeter Center
Rent Prices by Apartment in Perimeter Center
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heights at Dunwoody | $2,279/mo | $2,279/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| The Hartley | $2,295/mo | $2,538/mo | 12 | 4.1 |
| The Drexel Collective Apartments | $2,775/mo | $2,775/mo | 1 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Perimeter Center
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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
$101,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,537/mo.
Comfortable income
$122,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,279/mo), you need to earn at least $91,000/year.
Median household income in Perimeter Center is $81,938 , about 33% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Perimeter Center
Overall prices in Perimeter Center 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 Perimeter Center's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,537 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,136 |
| Healthcare | $554 |
| Other goods and services | $887 |
| Estimated total | $6,123/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 Perimeter Center Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
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