Atlanta, GA Rent History

139 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,936
1-year change
+4.1%
$76/mo
5-year change
+16.4%
$273/mo
10-year change
+60.7%
$731/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Atlanta

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,096/mo0.0%
2016$1,175/mo+7.2%+7.2%
2017$1,277/mo+8.7%+16.5%
2018$1,368/mo+7.1%+24.8%
2019$1,458/mo+6.6%+33.0%
2020$1,497/mo+2.7%+36.6%
2021$1,583/mo+5.7%+44.4%
2022$1,821/mo+15.0%+66.1%
2023$1,858/mo+2.0%+69.5%
2024$1,806/mo-2.8%+64.8%
2025$1,846/mo+2.2%+68.4%
2026$1,873/mo+1.5%+70.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Atlanta changed since 2015?

Median rent in Atlanta, GA was $1,071 in 2015-01 and is $1,936 as of 2026-07 — a change of $865 per month over 11 years.

How much has Atlanta rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Atlanta, GA has changed +16.4% ($273 per month). The current median is $1,936.

What has rent in Atlanta done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Atlanta, GA has changed +60.7% ($731 per month). It is now $1,936.

Is rent in Atlanta going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Atlanta, GA has increased +4.1% ($76/mo). Current median: $1,936.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.