Rent vs Buy in Atlanta, GA
Monthly cost of renting vs owning a median-priced home · 30-yr fixed, 20% down
Rent and buy are roughly balanced in Atlanta, GA
Price-to-rent ratio is 17.7 (under 15 favors buying, over 21 favors renting). Renting costs $1,830/mo; owning runs about $2,903/mo — $1,073/mo more to own.
| Monthly cost to own | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mortgage (P&I, 6.95% rate) | $2,060 |
| Property tax | $357 |
| Home insurance | $162 |
| Maintenance | $324 |
| Total to own | $2,903 |
| Average 2BR rent | $1,830 |
Based on a median home value of $389,027 with a $77,805 down payment. Owning also builds equity over time, which a monthly comparison doesn't capture. Estimates use national averages for taxes, insurance and maintenance — your actual costs will vary.