Average Rent in Atlanta, GA↓ Rents falling 0.8% YoY🔺 Most expensive in GA

Atlanta, GA has rental prices ranging from $1,591/month to $2,653/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,653/month — 18% above the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $86,338/year, spending $1,653/month on a 1-bedroom represents 23% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Atlanta Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,830/month, Atlanta ranks #1 most expensive of the 114 cities tracked in Georgia — pricier than 96% of all US cities in our data.

The Atlanta Rental Market

The Atlanta, GA area has a population of about 6,176,937 and 34% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Atlanta, GA have fallen by $14/month (0.8%) over the past year, from $1,844 to $1,830. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Atlanta, GA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $66,120. The local median household income of $86,338 exceeds that threshold by $20,218, making Atlanta relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Rent vs. Buy

The median home value in Atlanta, GA is $389,027, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 17.7. With a break-even horizon of approximately 18 years, renting is likely the more financially prudent option for most residents unless they plan to stay long-term.

Safety

Crime statistics for Atlanta, GA show a violent crime rate of 371.48 per 100,000 residents (moderate) and a property crime rate of 1918.45 per 100,000 residents (moderate). As with any metro area, crime rates vary widely by neighborhood — prospective renters are encouraged to research specific areas within Atlanta before signing a lease.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Atlanta's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Harland Terrace ($102,208 median home value), Campbellton Road ($152,672 median home value), Thomasville Heights ($156,466 median home value). Rental prices typically follow home value patterns, with premium neighborhoods commanding higher rents than outer areas. Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

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