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Atlanta, Georgia is known as the "Gateway to the South" and mixes Southern charm with modern sophistication. It’s rich in history, featuring landmarks such as the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park and Swan House. Several major film studios operate in Atlanta, giving it a bustling feel. And the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is one of the busiest in the world, making Atlanta a key travel hub.
With its lively neighborhoods, thriving arts scene, and delicious food options, Atlanta offers a unique blend of culture and community that makes for a great new home. But instead of pouring over Atlanta apartment listings or Googling “apartments for rent near me,” let Apartment List do the legwork for you. Download the app from Google Play or the App Store, and complete the Renter Quiz.
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Whether you’re a first-time tenant looking for student housing in Atlanta for rent or a seasoned apartment hunter, the perfect Atlanta, GA rentals are at your fingertips.
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Welcome to the Apartment List November 2025 Rent Report for Atlanta, GA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,526, after falling 0.7% last month. Prices remain up 0.1% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Atlanta rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Atlanta metro area and the nation as a whole.
The median rent in Atlanta fell by 0.7% over the course of October, and has now increased by a total of 0.1% over the past 12 months. Atlanta’s rent growth over the past year has is similar to the state average (-0.4%) and has outpaced the national average (-0.9%).
Ten months into the year, rents in Atlanta have risen 1.7%. This is a faster rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to October 2024 rents had decreased 0.3%.
Atlanta rents went down 0.7% in the past month, compared to the national rate of -0.8%. Among the nation's 100 largest cities, this ranks #47. Similar monthly rent growth took place in Las Vegas, NV (-0.6%) and New York City, NY (-0.7%).
Citywide, the median rent currently stands at $1,530 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $1,531 for a 2-bedroom. Across all bedroom sizes (ie, the entire rental market), the median rent is $1,526. That ranks #43 in the nation, among the country's 100 largest cities.
For comparison, the median rent across the nation as a whole is $1,214 for a 1-bedroom, $1,367 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,381 overall. The median rent in Atlanta is 10.5% higher than the national, and is similar to the prices you would find in North Las Vegas, NV ($1,530) and Baltimore, MD ($1,468).
If we expand our view to the wider Atlanta metro area, the median rent is $1,450 meaning that the median price in Atlanta proper ($1,526) is 5.2% greater than the price across the metro as a whole. Metro-wide annual rent growth stands at -0.5%, below the rate of rent growth within just the city.
The table below shows the latest rent stats for 24 cities in the Atlanta metro area that are included in our database. Among them, Johns Creek is currently the most expensive, with a median rent of $2,099. Conyers is the metro’s most affordable city, with a median rent of $1,207. The metro's fastest annual rent growth is occurring in Dunwoody (3.8%) while the slowest is in Chamblee (-4.4%).
You can also use the map below to explore the latest rent trends in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Apartment List is committed to the accuracy and transparency of our rent estimates. We begin with reliable median rent statistics from the Census Bureau, then extrapolate them forward to the current month using a growth rate calculated from our listing data. In doing so, we use a same-unit analysis similar to Case-Shiller’s approach, capturing apartment transactions over time to provide an accurate picture of rent growth in cities across the country. Our approach corrects for the sample bias inherent in other private sources, producing results that are much closer to statistics published by the Census Bureau and HUD. For more details, please see the Apartment List Rent Estimate Methodology.
Apartment List publishes monthly rent reports and underlying data for hundreds of cities across the nation, as well as data aggregated for counties, metros, and states. These data are intended to be a source of reliable information that help renters and policymakers make sound decisions. Insights from our data are covered regularly by journalists across the country. To access the data yourself, please visit our Data Downloads Page.
Welcome to the Apartment List November 2025 Rent Report for Atlanta, GA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,526, after falling 0.7% last month. Prices remain up 0.1% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Atlanta rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Atlanta metro area and the nation as a whole.
Apartment List has released Atlanta’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.
"Atlanta renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories average scores."
Key findings in Atlanta include the following:
Atlanta renters gave their city a B overall.
The highest-rated categories for Atlanta were jobs and career opportunities, social life, recreational activities and pet-friendliness, which all received B+ grades.
The areas of concern to Atlanta renters are commute time (D) and quality of local schools (C+).
Millennial renters are very satisfied with their city, giving it an overall rating of B+, while renters who are parents are less satisfied, giving it a C+.
Atlanta earned similar scores compared to other nearby cities like Athens (B) and Savannah (B+), but earned higher marks than Augusta (D) and Decatur (F).
Atlanta relatively poorly compared to other Southern cities, including Charlotte, NC (A-), Nashville, TN (A-) and Virginia Beach, VA (A-).
The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
Living in one of the many vibrant apartments in Atlanta, Georgia, is like diving headfirst into a lively mix of culture, cuisine, and tunes, all served with a side of that unmistakable Southern hospitality. Picture starting your day in the heart of a city where every weekend is a new chance to explore—from indulging in Insta-worthy brunch spots that'll have your followers drooling, to getting lost in music festivals that make your workweek worries seem miles away. Atlanta strikes the perfect balance between bustling city vibes and quaint neighborhood feels, making it an ideal spot for millennials seeking the ultimate live-play combo. And let's not forget the green retreats scattered around, offering a quick nature fix amidst the urban hustle. Whether you're drawn to the creative pulse of East Atlanta Village, the historic charm of Grant Park, or the chic streets of Midtown, finding apartments for rent in Atlanta means you're always just a stone's throw from your next great discovery or cozy café hideaway. It's a city that keeps on giving, making every day an adventure for its apartment-dwelling residents.
Atlanta is the perfect place for people looking for a glamorous city, nightlife, celebrities, outstanding dining, and everything you could want in a major American metro, but it's very much its own world
View Atlanta City GuideLiving in one of the many vibrant apartments in Atlanta, Georgia, is like diving headfirst into a lively mix of culture, cuisine, and tunes, all served with a side of that unmistakable Southern hospitality. Picture starting your day in the heart of a city where every weekend is a new chance to explore—from indulging in Insta-worthy brunch spots that'll have your followers drooling, to getting lost in music festivals that make your workweek worries seem miles away. Atlanta strikes the perfect balance between bustling city vibes and quaint neighborhood feels, making it an ideal spot for millennials seeking the ultimate live-play combo. And let's not forget the green retreats scattered around, offering a quick nature fix amidst the urban hustle. Whether you're drawn to the creative pulse of East Atlanta Village, the historic charm of Grant Park, or the chic streets of Midtown, finding apartments for rent in Atlanta means you're always just a stone's throw from your next great discovery or cozy café hideaway. It's a city that keeps on giving, making every day an adventure for its apartment-dwelling residents.
Atlanta is the perfect place for people looking for a glamorous city, nightlife, celebrities, outstanding dining, and everything you could want in a major American metro, but it's very much its own world
The representation of ethnic minorities in Atlanta is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Atlanta are Black Or African American (44.1%), White (39.2%), Hispanic Or Latino (5.8%), Asian (5.3%), Two Or More (5%), Other (0.3%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.3%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.1%).
The representation of ethnic minorities in Atlanta is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Atlanta are Black Or African American (44.1%), White (39.2%), Hispanic Or Latino (5.8%), Asian (5.3%), Two Or More (5%), Other (0.3%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.3%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.1%).
Apartment List has released the results for Atlanta from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
