Studio Apartment Rent in Buford, GA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Buford, Georgia as of August 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $2,156 and +41% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Buford
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 Buford
Compare Buford'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 (this page) | $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 Buford.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Buford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowery Branch, GA | 7.1 mi | $1,390 | $-435 (-24%) |
| Suwanee, GA | 7.9 mi | $1,531 | $-294 (-16%) |
| Oakwood, GA | 10.8 mi | $1,200 | $-625 (-34%) |
| Lawrenceville, GA | 10.9 mi | $1,835 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Dacula, GA | 11.6 mi | $2,160 | +$335 (+18%) |
| Auburn, GA | 12 mi | $1,830 | +$5 (0%) |
| Duluth, GA | 13.3 mi | $1,366 | $-459 (-25%) |
| Braselton, GA | 14.1 mi | $1,300 | $-525 (-29%) |
| Cumming, GA | 14.6 mi | $1,863 | +$38 (+2%) |
| Grayson, GA | 15.2 mi | $1,900 | +$75 (+4%) |
| Gainesville, GA | 16.3 mi | $1,180 | $-645 (-35%) |
| Johns Creek, GA | 18.3 mi | $2,050 | +$225 (+12%) |
Studio rent in Buford — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Buford?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Buford, Georgia is $1,825 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $2,156.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Buford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $73,000 ($6,083/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.10/hour at a full-time job.
Is Buford expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Buford's studio median of $1,825 is +41% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Buford rank for studio rent in Georgia?
Among the 122 cities in Georgia with studio data, Buford ranks #110 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Buford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Flowery Branch ($1,390), Suwanee ($1,531), Oakwood ($1,200).