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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Atlanta is $2,070 per month, a 0.36% increase from last years average of $2,062.

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

In Downtown Atlanta, studios rent for $1,497 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,707 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,180 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,173 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, 65% of households rent while 35% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Atlanta is $2,070, a 0.36% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,062.

Studio Apartments at $1,497 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 $1,707, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,180 offer 1,111 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,387 sq ft) for $3,173, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Last updated: February 17, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,070	940 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,497	501 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,707	748 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,180	1,111 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,173	1,387 sq. ft.

Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA have increased by 0.36% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,062 to $2,070.

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?

3,783 or 65% of the households in Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA are renter-occupied while 2,080 or 35% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown 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 Downtown 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

Atlanta | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Atlanta is 83% higher than in Adamsville

$2,070

Downtown Atlanta rent is the same as Atlanta average

Average Rent $2,070

$1,130

Adamsville rent is 45% lower than Atlanta average

Average Rent $1,130

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.