Atlanta, GA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: October 30, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Atlanta is $1,774, a 0.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,769.
Studio Apartments at $1,482 offer the most budget-friendly option with 559 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 769 square feet for $1,597, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,873 offer 1,123 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,421 sq ft) for $2,182, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Atlanta, GA
Last updated: October 30, 2025
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,774 | 971 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $1,482 | 559 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $1,597 | 769 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,873 | 1,123 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $2,182 | 1,421 sq. ft. |
Atlanta, GA rent trends
What's the typical rent budget in Atlanta, GA?
The largest share of rentals in Atlanta, GA (40%) 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.
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.