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Doraville

Pop. 11,134·73rd most expensive in Georgia·Doraville rents are up 10.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,791/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$174
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Doraville · $1,791
More affordable than 55% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,791/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$72,000/yr
Local median income
$67,235/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Doraville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,744
2 BR
$1,913
3 BR
$2,082
4 BR+
$1,907
Research median
$1,913/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,492/yr
At $1,791/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.7% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Doraville, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,134
Median income
$67,235
Median age
35.1
Renters
42.3%
Age distribution
25.9%
24%
26.5%
12.1%
Under 1825.9%
18–3424%
35–5426.5%
55–6412.1%
65+11.6%
Gender
53.1%
46.9%
Male53.1%
Female46.9%
Race & ethnicity
21%
46.1%
23.5%
White21%
Black11.6%
Hispanic46.1%
Asian23.5%
Education (25+)
26.8%
25.4%
12.2%
35.6%
No HS diploma26.8%
HS diploma25.4%
Some college12.2%
Bachelor's+35.6%
Housing tenure
57.7%
42.3%
Owner57.7%
Renter42.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Doraville, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,542 → $67,235
up 18.9%
Population
10,611 → 11,134
up 4.9%
Renter share
39.1% → 42.3%
+3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
32% → 35.6%
+3.6 pts
Median age
35.9 → 35.1
-0.8 yrs

Median household income climbed from $56,542 to $67,235 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.9% shift. Census counts show Doraville, GA adding about 523 residents over the five-year window, up 4.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 39.1% to 42.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 32% to 35.6% across the same window.

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Doraville rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Doraville, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Doraville is $1,791/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,913/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,744/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,082/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($67,235/yr), Doraville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Doraville an affordable city for renters?

Doraville is considered moderate for renters. At $1,791/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($67,235/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Doraville slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Doraville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,791/mo in Doraville. The local median household income is $67,235/yr, meaning the typical Doraville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Doraville?

Rent in Doraville has increased 10.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Doraville rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Doraville is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #73 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,791/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Doraville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Doraville ($1,791/mo): Tucker ($1,646/mo), Sandy Springs ($1,706/mo), Dunwoody ($1,767/mo).

What percentage of Doraville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.3% of Doraville households are renters, while 57.7% are owner-occupied. Doraville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Doraville rent compare to the national average?

Doraville's median rent of $1,791/mo is $174 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #73 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,791/mo, rent takes ~32% of Doraville's median household income ($67,235/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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