What is the average apartment size in Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA?

The average size for a Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA apartment is 935 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Atlanta?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Atlanta is $2,099 per month, a 4.98% increase from last years average of $2,000.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Atlanta?

In Downtown Atlanta, studios rent for $1,465 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,753 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,225 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,915 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Atlanta?

The typical apartment in Downtown Atlanta offers about 935 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Atlanta?

Studio apartments in Downtown Atlanta average 505 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 748 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,109 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,385 sq. ft.

Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Atlanta?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Atlanta ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 37% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Atlanta?

In Downtown Atlanta, 67% of households rent while 33% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Atlanta is $2,099, a 4.98% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,000.

Studio Apartments at $1,465 offer the most budget-friendly option with 505 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 748 square feet for $1,753, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,225 offer 1,109 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,385 sq ft) for $2,915, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,099	935 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,465	505 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,753	748 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,225	1,109 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,915	1,385 sq. ft.

Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA have increased by 4.98% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,000 to $2,099.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA (37%) 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 Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA?

4,011 or 67% of the households in Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA are renter-occupied while 1,976 or 33% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Atlanta?

Adamsville $951/month

Washington Park $1,087/month

Campbellton Road $1,128/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,788/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Atlanta?

Garden Hills $2,580/month

Midtown Atlanta $2,606/month

South Tuxedo Park $2,945/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Atlanta, GA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
South Tuxedo Park	$2,945
Midtown Atlanta	$2,606
Garden Hills	$2,580
Gates at Glenridge	$2,378
Old Fourth Ward	$2,335
Buckhead Village	$2,300
Marietta Street Artery	$2,286
Inman Park	$2,267
Poncey - Highland	$2,234
Home Park	$2,215
Buckhead Heights	$2,193
North Buckhead	$2,188
Hannover Forest	$2,171
Mount Vernon Woods	$2,123
Atlantic Station	$2,114
Downtown Atlanta	$2,099
Ormewood Park	$2,075
Summerhill	$2,071
Peachtree Heights West	$2,057
Brookhaven Park	$2,053
Virginia Highland	$2,050
Woodland Hills	$2,039
Dunwoody Springs	$2,014
English Avenue	$1,983
North Brookhaven	$1,975
Moores Mill - Northside Pkwy Triangle	$1,970
Saint Joseph	$1,938
Peoplestown	$1,931
Oaks Of Dunwoody	$1,928
Stonewall	$1,928
Hammond Hills	$1,906
Buckhead Forest	$1,901
Dunwoody West	$1,901
Piedmont Heights	$1,900
Reynoldstown	$1,898
Kirkwood	$1,878
Foxcroft	$1,864
Executive Park	$1,863
Chattahoochee Bluffs	$1,860
Monroe Heights	$1,857
Cochise	$1,856
Grant Park	$1,845
Cobb East	$1,840
Edgewood	$1,830
Underwood Hills	$1,825
Brookhaven Heights	$1,819
Colonial	$1,819
Chosewood Park	$1,817
Wildwood	$1,811
Green Hills	$1,808
Greater Branches	$1,795
Castleberry Hill	$1,787
Boulevard Heights	$1,782
Blandtown	$1,778
Liberty Park	$1,774
Pittsburgh	$1,766
Spalding Woods	$1,747
Morningside - Lenox Park	$1,745
Lindbergh	$1,718
Lakeside	$1,708
North Bolton	$1,695
Cross Creek	$1,689
Vinings View	$1,688
Vinings Heights	$1,665
Sweet Auburn	$1,663
Pine Hills	$1,644
East Atlanta	$1,643
Fulton Industrial	$1,630
Loring Heights	$1,624
Peachtree Hills	$1,624
Riverside	$1,622
High Point	$1,621
Overton Hills	$1,588
Brandon Mill Farms	$1,583
Avalon	$1,572
North Doraville	$1,570
Martin Manor	$1,570
Berkeley Park	$1,569
Westfair	$1,562
Capitol View	$1,559
West Highlands	$1,548
Dunwoody Lake	$1,532
Dunwoody Reservoir	$1,514
The Villages at Castleberry Hill	$1,509
Carriage Colony	$1,507
Frontier Woods	$1,507
Westhaven	$1,502
Rue Royal	$1,494
Princeton Lakes	$1,494
Fairburn Mays	$1,447
Vine City	$1,440
Embry Hills	$1,428
Anatole	$1,403
Candler Park	$1,398
Mercer University	$1,393
Chastain	$1,392
Northcrest	$1,386
South Atlanta	$1,376
Grogan's Bluff	$1,364
Greenbriar	$1,360
Rosedale Heights	$1,328
Sylvan Hills	$1,304
West End Atlanta	$1,284
Hidden Brook	$1,274
Carousel Drive	$1,258
Mechanicsville	$1,257
Glenrose Heights	$1,233
Meadow Lark	$1,227
Southwest Atlanta	$1,194
Silverwood Estates	$1,191
Park Place South	$1,186
Brighton Village	$1,186
Oak Ridge	$1,134
Scotts Crossing	$1,132
Hammond Park	$1,130
Campbellton Road	$1,128
Washington Park	$1,087
Adamsville	$951

Atlanta | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Atlanta is 121% higher than in Adamsville

$2,099

Downtown Atlanta rent is the same as Atlanta average

Average Rent $2,099

$951

Adamsville rent is 55% lower than Atlanta average

Average Rent $951

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 Downtown 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.