What is the average apartment size in Canton?

The average size for a Canton, GA apartment is 1,113 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 Canton?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Canton is $1,733 per month, a 0.03% decrease from last years average of $1,733.

What is the average apartment size in Canton?

The typical apartment in Canton offers about 1,113 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Canton, GA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Canton?

The typical rent budget in Canton ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Canton?

In Canton, 46% of households rent while 54% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Canton is $1,733, a 0.03% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,733.

One-bedroom apartments provide 781 square feet for $1,479, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,813 offer 1,204 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,556 sq ft) for $2,010, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Canton, GA

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,733	1,113 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,479	781 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,813	1,204 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,010	1,556 sq. ft.

Canton, GA rent trends

Rental prices in Canton, GA have decreased by 0.03% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,733 to $1,733.

What's the typical rent budget in Canton, GA?

The largest share of rentals in Canton, GA (51%) 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 Canton, GA?

5,517 or 46% of the households in Canton, GA are renter-occupied while 6,601 or 54% are owner-occupied.

How Canton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Canton	$1,733
Atlanta	$1,773
Savannah	$1,710
Lawrenceville	$1,673
Augusta	$1,226
Marietta	$1,612
Duluth	$1,664
Columbus	$1,214
Sandy Springs	$1,667
Stone Mountain	$1,291
Macon	$1,174
Smyrna	$1,580
Kennesaw	$1,934
Buford	$1,822
Norcross, GA	$1,445
Dallas	$1,785
Brookhaven, GA	$1,815
Cartersville, GA	$1,573
Acworth, GA	$1,735
Austell, GA	$1,481
Dunwoody, GA	$1,773

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 Canton 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.