Studio Apartment Rent in Alpharetta, GA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Alpharetta, Georgia as of August 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $2,148 and +58% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Alpharetta
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Alpharetta
Compare Alpharetta's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Georgia
Most expensive cities for a studio in Georgia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dacula | $2,160 |
| 2 | Johns Creek | $2,050 |
| 3 | Alpharetta (this page) | $2,040 |
| 4 | Peachtree City | $2,020 |
| 5 | Grayson | $1,900 |
| 6 | Cumming | $1,863 |
| 7 | Powder Springs | $1,850 |
| 8 | Snellville | $1,840 |
| 9 | Lawrenceville | $1,835 |
| 10 | Milton | $1,830 |
| 11 | Auburn | $1,830 |
| 12 | Woodstock | $1,825 |
| 13 | Buford | $1,825 |
| 14 | Richmond Hill | $1,780 |
| 15 | Atlanta | $1,780 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Alpharetta.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Alpharetta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Creek, GA | 4 mi | $2,050 | +$10 (0%) |
| Milton, GA | 4.7 mi | $1,830 | $-210 (-10%) |
| Roswell, GA | 6.8 mi | $1,415 | $-625 (-31%) |
| Peachtree Corners, GA | 8 mi | $1,222 | $-818 (-40%) |
| Duluth, GA | 9.9 mi | $1,366 | $-674 (-33%) |
| Dunwoody, GA | 10.8 mi | $1,452 | $-588 (-29%) |
| Suwanee, GA | 11.8 mi | $1,531 | $-509 (-25%) |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 12.7 mi | $1,411 | $-629 (-31%) |
| Cumming, GA | 12.8 mi | $1,863 | $-177 (-9%) |
| Chamblee, GA | 13.6 mi | $1,566 | $-474 (-23%) |
| Tucker, GA | 16.2 mi | $1,640 | $-400 (-20%) |
| Canton, GA | 17 mi | $1,665 | $-375 (-18%) |
Studio rent in Alpharetta — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Alpharetta?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Alpharetta, Georgia is $2,040 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $2,148.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Alpharetta?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $81,600 ($6,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Alpharetta expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Alpharetta's studio median of $2,040 is +58% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Alpharetta rank for studio rent in Georgia?
Among the 122 cities in Georgia with studio data, Alpharetta ranks #120 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Alpharetta?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Milton ($1,830), Roswell ($1,415), Peachtree Corners ($1,222).