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Dunwoody

Pop. 51,758·77th most expensive in Georgia·Dunwoody rents are up 6.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,767/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$198
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Dunwoody · $1,767
More affordable than 56% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
65/100
Good value
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Rents are 8% below what Dunwoody's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,767/mo
Expected by trend
$1,909/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,446
1 BR
$1,500
2 BR
$1,661
3 BR
$2,000
4 BR+
$2,409
Research median
$1,661/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
$21,204/yr
At $1,767/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.8% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Dunwoody, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 72.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,758
Median income
$121,903
Median age
37
Renters
43.8%
Age distribution
24.6%
22.4%
29.8%
13.5%
Under 1824.6%
18–3422.4%
35–5429.8%
55–649.8%
65+13.5%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
54.8%
15.8%
14.8%
White54.8%
Black15.8%
Hispanic11%
Asian14.8%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
15%
72.2%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma8.4%
Some college15%
Bachelor's+72.2%
Housing tenure
56.2%
43.8%
Owner56.2%
Renter43.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Dunwoody, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,476 → $1,767
up 19.7%
Income
$97,868 → $121,903
up 24.6%
Population
51,103 → 51,758
up 1.3%
Renter share
45.7% → 43.8%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
71.3% → 72.2%
+0.9 pts
Median age
36.5 → 37
+0.5 yrs

The median rent in Dunwoody, GA stood at $1,476 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,767, reflecting a 19.7% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $97,868 to $121,903 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.6% shift. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 51,103 residents to roughly 51,758. Renters now make up 43.8% of households, compared with 45.7% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in Dunwoody, GA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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About renting in Dunwoody, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Dunwoody is $1,767/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,446/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,661/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,500/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,000/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($121,903/yr), Dunwoody ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunwoody an affordable city for renters?

Dunwoody is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,767/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($121,903/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Dunwoody falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Dunwoody?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,767/mo in Dunwoody. The local median household income is $121,903/yr, meaning the typical Dunwoody household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Dunwoody?

Rent in Dunwoody has increased 6.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Dunwoody neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Dunwoody are 30360 ($1,697/mo), 30338 ($1,815/mo), and 30346 ($1,853/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Dunwoody is $1,767/mo.

How does Dunwoody rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Dunwoody is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #77 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,767/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Dunwoody?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Dunwoody ($1,767/mo): Peachtree Corners ($1,517/mo), Sandy Springs ($1,706/mo).

What percentage of Dunwoody residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.8% of Dunwoody households are renters, while 56.2% are owner-occupied. Dunwoody leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Dunwoody rent compare to the national average?

Dunwoody's median rent of $1,767/mo is $198 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #77 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,767/mo, rent takes ~17% of Dunwoody's median household income ($121,903/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Dunwoody 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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