1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Chamblee, GA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Chamblee, Georgia as of August 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $1,917 and +17% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Chamblee
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Chamblee
Compare Chamblee's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Georgia
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Georgia
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dacula | $2,240 |
| 2 | Johns Creek | $2,130 |
| 3 | Alpharetta | $2,120 |
| 4 | Peachtree City | $2,100 |
| 5 | Grayson | $1,970 |
| 6 | Cumming | $1,933 |
| 7 | Richmond Hill | $1,920 |
| 8 | Powder Springs | $1,920 |
| 9 | Snellville | $1,910 |
| 10 | Milton | $1,910 |
| 11 | Buford | $1,910 |
| 12 | Auburn | $1,910 |
| 13 | Lawrenceville | $1,905 |
| 14 | Woodstock | $1,900 |
| 15 | Atlanta | $1,851 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Chamblee.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Chamblee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doraville, GA | 0.8 mi | $1,744 | +$115 (+7%) |
| Dunwoody, GA | 3.5 mi | $1,506 | $-123 (-8%) |
| Tucker, GA | 5.6 mi | $1,710 | +$81 (+5%) |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 5.9 mi | $1,466 | $-163 (-10%) |
| Clarkston, GA | 6.7 mi | $1,420 | $-209 (-13%) |
| Peachtree Corners, GA | 7 mi | $1,270 | $-359 (-22%) |
| Decatur, GA | 9.9 mi | $1,634 | +$5 (0%) |
| Johns Creek, GA | 10.3 mi | $2,130 | +$501 (+31%) |
| Atlanta, GA | 10.5 mi | $1,851 | +$222 (+14%) |
| Stone Mountain, GA | 10.9 mi | $1,637 | +$8 (0%) |
| Roswell, GA | 11.4 mi | $1,472 | $-157 (-10%) |
| Vinings, GA | 11.9 mi | $1,536 | $-93 (-6%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Chamblee — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Chamblee?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Chamblee, Georgia is $1,629 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $1,917.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Chamblee?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $65,160 ($5,430/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.33/hour at a full-time job.
Is Chamblee expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Chamblee's 1-bedroom median of $1,629 is +17% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 65th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Chamblee rank for 1-bedroom rent in Georgia?
Among the 126 cities in Georgia with 1-bedroom data, Chamblee ranks #89 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Chamblee?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Dunwoody ($1,506), Sandy Springs ($1,466), Clarkston ($1,420).