Atlanta, GA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,942
1-year change
+3.5%
$65/mo
5-year change
+10.8%
$189/mo
10-year change
+56.7%
$703/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Atlanta

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,110/mo—0.0%
2016$1,190/mo+7.2%+7.2%
2017$1,295/mo+8.8%+16.7%
2018$1,389/mo+7.3%+25.1%
2019$1,480/mo+6.6%+33.3%
2020$1,517/mo+2.5%+36.7%
2021$1,607/mo+5.9%+44.8%
2022$1,847/mo+14.9%+66.4%
2023$1,883/mo+1.9%+69.6%
2024$1,831/mo-2.8%+65.0%
2025$1,857/mo+1.4%+67.3%
2026$1,900/mo+2.3%+71.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Atlanta changed since 2015?

Median rent in Atlanta, GA was $1,083 in 2015-01 and is $1,942 as of 2026-09 — a change of $859 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 +10.8% ($189 per month). The current median is $1,942.

What has rent in Atlanta done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Atlanta, GA has changed +56.7% ($703 per month). It is now $1,942.

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

Year over year, median rent in Atlanta, GA has increased +3.5% ($65/mo). Current median: $1,942.

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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.