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Brookhaven

Pop. 57,855·57th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Brookhaven, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,884/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.0%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$81
Stable (Monthly)
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Brookhaven · $1,884
More expensive than 52% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
65/100
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Rents are 8% below what Brookhaven's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,884/mo
Expected by trend
$2,036/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,543
1 BR
$1,597
2 BR
$1,771
3 BR
$2,134
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,771/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,608/yr
At $1,884/mo median
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Rents are climbing (4.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Brookhaven, GA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 70.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
57,855
Median income
$117,663
Median age
34.1
Renters
47.4%
Age distribution
23%
29.5%
26.6%
Under 1823%
18–3429.5%
35–5426.6%
55–6410.3%
65+10.5%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
54.6%
14.4%
21%
White54.6%
Black14.4%
Hispanic21%
Asian7.4%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
70.9%
No HS diploma8.9%
HS diploma8.3%
Some college11.9%
Bachelor's+70.9%
Housing tenure
52.6%
47.4%
Owner52.6%
Renter47.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Brookhaven, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,581 → $1,884
up 19.2%
Income
$105,464 → $117,663
up 11.6%
Population
54,902 → 57,855
up 5.4%
Renter share
46.4% → 47.4%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
69.4% → 70.9%
+1.5 pts
Median age
34.6 → 34.1
-0.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Brookhaven, GA has shifted from $1,581 to $1,884, up 19.2% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $105,464 to $117,663 across the same window, up 11.6% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Brookhaven, GA adding about 2,953 residents over the five-year window, up 5.4% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Brookhaven, GA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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At $1,884/mo, how Brookhaven rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Brookhaven rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Brookhaven. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Brookhaven, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Brookhaven is $1,884/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,543/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,771/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,597/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,134/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($117,663/yr), Brookhaven ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Brookhaven an affordable city for renters?

Brookhaven is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,884/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($117,663/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Brookhaven falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Brookhaven?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,884/mo in Brookhaven. The local median household income is $117,663/yr, meaning the typical Brookhaven household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Brookhaven?

Rent in Brookhaven has increased 4.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Brookhaven rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Brookhaven is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #57 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,884/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Brookhaven?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Brookhaven ($1,884/mo): Sandy Springs ($1,706/mo), Dunwoody ($1,767/mo), Doraville ($1,791/mo).

What percentage of Brookhaven residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.4% of Brookhaven households are renters, while 52.6% are owner-occupied. Brookhaven leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Brookhaven rent compare to the national average?

Brookhaven's median rent of $1,884/mo is $81 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #57 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,884/mo, rent takes ~19% of Brookhaven's median household income ($117,663/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Brookhaven 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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