Atlanta, GA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: February 16, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Atlanta is $1,775, a 1.15% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,755.
Studio Apartments at $1,477 offer the most budget-friendly option with 555 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 768 square feet for $1,596, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,870 offer 1,123 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,419 sq ft) for $2,183, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Atlanta, GA
Last updated: February 16, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,775 | 970 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $1,477 | 555 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $1,596 | 768 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,870 | 1,123 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $2,183 | 1,419 sq. ft. |
Atlanta, GA rent trends
What's the typical rent budget in Atlanta, GA?
The largest share of rentals in Atlanta, GA (41%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Atlanta, GA?
124,378 or 54% of the households in Atlanta, GA are renter-occupied while 107,126 or 46% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta?
Washington Park $1,042/month
Cascade Knolls $1,062/month
Browns Mill Park $1,073/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,775/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta?
South Tuxedo Park $2,502/month
Midtown Atlanta $2,548/month
Garden Hills $2,588/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Atlanta, GA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Garden Hills | $2,588 |
| Midtown Atlanta | $2,548 |
| South Tuxedo Park | $2,502 |
| Old Fourth Ward | $2,371 |
| Inman Park | $2,321 |
| Poncey - Highland | $2,285 |
| Gates at Glenridge | $2,284 |
| Marietta Street Artery | $2,248 |
| Buckhead Village | $2,221 |
| Home Park | $2,218 |
| North Buckhead | $2,134 |
| Hannover Forest | $2,096 |
| Atlantic Station | $2,095 |
| Mount Vernon Woods | $2,088 |
| Ormewood Park | $2,087 |
| Downtown Atlanta | $2,070 |
| Oakland | $2,060 |
| Summerhill | $2,056 |
| North Chastain Park | $2,035 |
| Woodland Hills | $2,020 |
| Virginia Highland | $2,009 |
| Reynoldstown | $1,996 |
| Brookhaven Park | $1,981 |
| Monroe Heights | $1,966 |
| North Brookhaven | $1,963 |
| Stonewall | $1,947 |
| Dunwoody Springs | $1,946 |
| Kirkwood | $1,936 |
| Dunwoody West | $1,922 |
| Moores Mill - Northside Pkwy Triangle | $1,915 |
| English Avenue | $1,895 |
| Peachtree Heights West | $1,880 |
| Saint Joseph | $1,879 |
| Grant Park | $1,878 |
| Harris Chiles | $1,878 |
| Peoplestown | $1,874 |
| Hammond Hills | $1,870 |
| Cochise | $1,869 |
| Buckhead Forest | $1,850 |
| Oaks Of Dunwoody | $1,841 |
| Green Hills | $1,836 |
| Capitol View | $1,835 |
| Cobb East | $1,834 |
| Edgewood | $1,832 |
| Wildwood | $1,830 |
| Piedmont Heights | $1,828 |
| Chattahoochee Bluffs | $1,820 |
| Executive Park | $1,820 |
| Brookhaven Heights | $1,820 |
| Underwood Hills | $1,818 |
| Foxcroft | $1,816 |
| Greater Branches | $1,801 |
| Blandtown | $1,798 |
| Castleberry Hill | $1,765 |
| Liberty Park | $1,759 |
| The Villages at Castleberry Hill | $1,757 |
| Colonial | $1,752 |
| Chosewood Park | $1,751 |
| Morningside - Lenox Park | $1,745 |
| Spalding Woods | $1,744 |
| West Highlands | $1,711 |
| North Bolton | $1,706 |
| Lindbergh | $1,692 |
| Brookwood | $1,690 |
| East Atlanta | $1,686 |
| Lakeside | $1,678 |
| Pittsburgh | $1,674 |
| Riverside | $1,674 |
| High Point | $1,672 |
| Sweet Auburn | $1,661 |
| Vinings View | $1,645 |
| Pine Hills | $1,640 |
| North Doraville | $1,635 |
| Cross Creek | $1,633 |
| Berkeley Park | $1,620 |
| Dunwoody Lake | $1,613 |
| Loring Heights | $1,608 |
| Glenridge Heights | $1,607 |
| Benton Woods | $1,607 |
| Boulevard Heights | $1,605 |
| Peachtree Hills | $1,576 |
| Brandon Mill Farms | $1,573 |
| Princeton Lakes | $1,569 |
| Frontier Woods | $1,566 |
| Overton Hills | $1,557 |
| Westfair | $1,542 |
| Vinings Heights | $1,542 |
| Carriage Colony | $1,542 |
| Martin Manor | $1,535 |
| Ponderosa Pines | $1,499 |
| Dunwoody Reservoir | $1,496 |
| Fairburn Mays | $1,496 |
| Avalon | $1,468 |
| Northcrest | $1,466 |
| Sarah Sosby | $1,456 |
| Rue Royal | $1,443 |
| Vine City | $1,424 |
| Rosedale Heights | $1,424 |
| Embry Hills | $1,402 |
| Mercer University | $1,383 |
| South Atlanta | $1,373 |
| Grogan's Bluff | $1,373 |
| Chastain | $1,369 |
| Greenbriar | $1,367 |
| Sylvan Hills | $1,350 |
| Harland Terrace | $1,341 |
| Highland | $1,334 |
| Anatole | $1,325 |
| Carousel Drive | $1,311 |
| Bankhead | $1,306 |
| Silverwood Estates | $1,303 |
| Westhaven | $1,301 |
| Park Place South | $1,301 |
| Connie Lee | $1,283 |
| Mechanicsville | $1,279 |
| Old Gordon | $1,274 |
| Forest Acres | $1,272 |
| Candler Park | $1,272 |
| Meadow Lark | $1,265 |
| Brighton Village | $1,263 |
| West End Atlanta | $1,238 |
| Glenrose Heights | $1,236 |
| Hidden Brook | $1,206 |
| Oak Ridge | $1,196 |
| Hammond Park | $1,184 |
| Southwest Atlanta | $1,169 |
| Campbellton Road | $1,164 |
| Scotts Crossing | $1,143 |
| Adamsville | $1,130 |
| Almond Park | $1,079 |
| Pomona Park | $1,076 |
| Browns Mill Park | $1,073 |
| Cascade Knolls | $1,062 |
| Washington Park | $1,042 |
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Atlanta | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Adamsville is 5% higher than in Almond Park
$1,130
Adamsville rent is 36% lower than Atlanta average
Average Rent
$1,130
$1,079
Almond Park rent is 39% lower than Atlanta average
Average Rent
$1,079
How Atlanta Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Atlanta | $1,775 |
| Jonesboro | $1,364 |
| Augusta | $1,218 |
| Douglasville | $1,516 |
| Lithonia | $1,376 |
| Lawrenceville | $1,653 |
| Marietta | $1,630 |
| Covington | $1,715 |
| Gainesville | $1,593 |
| Stone Mountain | $1,295 |
| McDonough | $1,718 |
| Riverdale | $1,263 |
| Sandy Springs | $1,668 |
| Duluth | $1,642 |
| Hampton | $1,686 |
| Fairburn | $1,618 |
| Stockbridge | $1,566 |
| Powder Springs, GA | $1,990 |
| Kennesaw, GA | $1,959 |
| Smyrna, GA | $1,587 |
| Conyers, GA | $1,493 |
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Atlanta apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.