What is the average apartment size in Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA?

The average size for a Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA apartment is 940 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Atlanta?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Atlanta is $2,080 per month, a 1.54% increase from last years average of $2,048.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Atlanta?

In Downtown Atlanta, studios rent for $1,478 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,761 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,161 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,952 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Atlanta?

The typical apartment in Downtown Atlanta offers about 940 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Atlanta?

Studio apartments in Downtown Atlanta average 501 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 748 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,111 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,387 sq. ft.

Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Atlanta?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Atlanta ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 43% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Atlanta?

In Downtown Atlanta, 67% of households rent while 33% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 04, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Atlanta is $2,080, a 1.54% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,048.

Studio Apartments at $1,478 offer the most budget-friendly option with 501 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 748 square feet for $1,761, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,161 offer 1,111 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,387 sq ft) for $2,952, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Last updated: April 04, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,080	940 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,478	501 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,761	748 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,161	1,111 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,952	1,387 sq. ft.

Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA have increased by 1.54% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,048 to $2,080.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA (43%) 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 Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA?

4,011 or 67% of the households in Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA are renter-occupied while 1,976 or 33% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Atlanta?

Almond Park $961/month

Adamsville $1,027/month

Washington Park $1,075/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,769/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Atlanta?

South Tuxedo Park $2,535/month

Midtown Atlanta $2,566/month

Garden Hills $2,633/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	$2,633
Midtown Atlanta	$2,566
South Tuxedo Park	$2,535
Old Fourth Ward	$2,336
Marietta Street Artery	$2,322
Gates at Glenridge	$2,284
Inman Park	$2,256
Home Park	$2,221
Poncey - Highland	$2,196
North Buckhead	$2,183
Buckhead Village	$2,174
Mount Vernon Woods	$2,127
North Chastain Park	$2,121
Atlantic Station	$2,118
Downtown Atlanta	$2,080
Ormewood Park	$2,073
Summerhill	$2,061
Brookhaven Park	$2,036
Woodland Hills	$1,994
North Brookhaven	$1,992
Hannover Forest	$1,974
Virginia Highland	$1,969
Dunwoody Springs	$1,960
Stonewall	$1,947
Kirkwood	$1,941
Moores Mill - Northside Pkwy Triangle	$1,930
English Avenue	$1,918
Harris Chiles	$1,913
Oakland	$1,910
Reynoldstown	$1,909
Saint Joseph	$1,897
Dunwoody West	$1,893
Hammond Hills	$1,892
Edgewood	$1,886
Foxcroft	$1,882
Oaks Of Dunwoody	$1,879
Grant Park	$1,873
Cochise	$1,871
Peachtree Heights West	$1,858
Monroe Heights	$1,845
Wildwood	$1,844
Buckhead Forest	$1,832
Executive Park	$1,831
Chattahoochee Bluffs	$1,831
North Bolton	$1,827
Underwood Hills	$1,823
Piedmont Heights	$1,817
Green Hills	$1,811
Brookhaven Heights	$1,807
Peoplestown	$1,802
Colonial	$1,797
Chosewood Park	$1,795
Greater Branches	$1,794
Liberty Park	$1,792
Morningside - Lenox Park	$1,745
Blandtown	$1,745
Lakeside	$1,740
Cobb East	$1,739
Castleberry Hill	$1,729
Glenridge Heights	$1,724
Boulevard Heights	$1,715
Spalding Woods	$1,714
Riverside	$1,702
West Highlands	$1,690
Lindbergh	$1,682
Capitol View	$1,671
Peachtree Hills	$1,670
The Villages at Castleberry Hill	$1,670
Sweet Auburn	$1,668
Vinings Heights	$1,664
Loring Heights	$1,660
Pittsburgh	$1,657
East Atlanta	$1,640
Cross Creek	$1,639
Vinings View	$1,628
Pine Hills	$1,624
North Doraville	$1,622
High Point	$1,618
Dunwoody Lake	$1,589
Berkeley Park	$1,588
Overton Hills	$1,562
Brookwood	$1,561
Princeton Lakes	$1,552
Benton Woods	$1,547
Brandon Mill Farms	$1,544
Avalon	$1,530
Martin Manor	$1,529
Frontier Woods	$1,514
Carriage Colony	$1,495
Westfair	$1,474
Dunwoody Reservoir	$1,454
Fairburn Mays	$1,446
Embry Hills	$1,444
Ponderosa Pines	$1,432
Northcrest	$1,425
Rue Royal	$1,422
Vine City	$1,418
Anatole	$1,396
Mercer University	$1,391
Chastain	$1,378
South Atlanta	$1,373
Westhaven	$1,369
Browns Mill Park	$1,367
Candler Park	$1,349
Grogan's Bluff	$1,345
Sylvan Hills	$1,329
Rosedale Heights	$1,328
Sarah Sosby	$1,328
Harland Terrace	$1,326
Greenbriar	$1,325
Old Gordon	$1,309
Highland	$1,307
Bankhead	$1,306
Silverwood Estates	$1,289
Forest Acres	$1,264
Park Place South	$1,257
Glenrose Heights	$1,254
West End Atlanta	$1,252
Brighton Village	$1,235
Meadow Lark	$1,230
Mechanicsville	$1,224
Carousel Drive	$1,222
Connie Lee	$1,221
Hidden Brook	$1,200
Southwest Atlanta	$1,156
Scotts Crossing	$1,149
Cascade Knolls	$1,123
Hammond Park	$1,122
Oak Ridge	$1,116
Campbellton Road	$1,109
Pomona Park	$1,084
Washington Park	$1,075
Adamsville	$1,027
Almond Park	$961

Atlanta | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Atlanta is 102% higher than in Adamsville

$2,080

Downtown Atlanta rent is the same as Atlanta average

Average Rent $2,080

$1,027

Adamsville rent is 51% lower than Atlanta average

Average Rent $1,027

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 Downtown 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.