← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Atlanta, GA, over the past three years
Rent in Atlanta, GA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,944
1-year change
+3.4%
3-year change
+3.3%
Metro, 1-year change
+2.0%
Rents in Atlanta rose +3.4%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Atlanta, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,944 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,936 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,922 |
| May 2026 | $1,906 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,894 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,887 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,882 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,882 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,880 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,886 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,890 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,888 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,880 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,871 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,864 |
| May 2025 | $1,855 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,849 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,840 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,830 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,818 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,815 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,823 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,828 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,836 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,836 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,839 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,836 |
| May 2024 | $1,824 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,820 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,818 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,820 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,817 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,818 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,833 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,849 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,869 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,882 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,680 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,810 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,880 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,020 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,730 |
City typical rent × GA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 30303 | $1,892 | +1.4% |
| 30305 | $2,184 | +2.7% |
| 30306 | $2,060 | +3.2% |
| 30307 | $2,115 | +7.0% |
| 30308 | $2,079 | +3.1% |
| 30309 | $2,314 | +4.6% |
| 30310 | $1,937 | +2.4% |
| 30311 | $1,939 | +5.4% |
| 30312 | $1,890 | +2.6% |
| 30313 | $1,915 | +2.0% |
| 30314 | $1,601 | −1.3% |
| 30315 | $1,893 | +2.9% |
| 30316 | $1,867 | +1.5% |
| 30317 | $2,115 | +2.6% |
| 30318 | $1,825 | +2.0% |
| 30324 | $1,675 | +2.4% |
| 30326 | $2,016 | +1.1% |
| 30327 | $1,829 | +5.1% |
| 30329 | $1,756 | +1.5% |
| 30331 | $1,790 | −0.4% |
| 30336 | $1,558 | – |
| 30340 | $1,441 | +3.9% |
| 30345 | $1,652 | +6.0% |
| 30349 | $1,851 | +4.2% |
| 30354 | $1,854 | +2.6% |
| 30363 | $2,221 | +0.6% |
Negotiating a renewal in Atlanta
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Atlanta, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −1.3% to +7.0%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.