Studio Apartment Rent in Atlanta, GA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Atlanta, Georgia as of July 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,911 and +38% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Atlanta
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 Atlanta
Compare Atlanta'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 | $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 (this page) | $1,780 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Atlanta.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Atlanta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven, GA | 8 mi | $1,543 | $-237 (-13%) |
| East Point, GA | 8.3 mi | $1,460 | $-320 (-18%) |
| Vinings, GA | 8.9 mi | $1,450 | $-330 (-19%) |
| Decatur, GA | 9 mi | $1,572 | $-208 (-12%) |
| Conley, GA | 9.2 mi | $1,130 | $-650 (-37%) |
| College Park, GA | 10.1 mi | $1,180 | $-600 (-34%) |
| Chamblee, GA | 10.5 mi | $1,571 | $-209 (-12%) |
| Clarkston, GA | 10.6 mi | $1,370 | $-410 (-23%) |
| Forest Park, GA | 10.8 mi | $1,170 | $-610 (-34%) |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 11.2 mi | $1,394 | $-386 (-22%) |
| Mableton, GA | 11.9 mi | $1,550 | $-230 (-13%) |
| Dunwoody, GA | 12.4 mi | $1,446 | $-334 (-19%) |
Studio rent in Atlanta — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Atlanta?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Atlanta, Georgia is $1,780 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,911.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Atlanta?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,200 ($5,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Atlanta expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Atlanta's studio median of $1,780 is +38% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 79th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Atlanta rank for studio rent in Georgia?
Among the 123 cities in Georgia with studio data, Atlanta ranks #109 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Atlanta?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Brookhaven ($1,543), East Point ($1,460), Vinings ($1,450).