How much does it cost to rent in Fairburn, GA?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Fairburn, GA is $2,078. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Fairburn cheaper than other Georgia cities?

Fairburn is one of the pricier cities in Georgia, ranking #31 out of 133 cities tracked at $2,078/mo.

When was Fairburn rent data last updated?

Fairburn rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Fairburn, GA?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Fairburn, GA at $2,000 per month, which is 4% below the $2,078 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Fairburn

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Pop. 16,831·31st most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Fairburn, GA

Median rent (all units)

$2,078/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

+$116

Stable (Monthly)

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Fairburn · $2,078

More expensive than 63% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

70/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 10% below what Fairburn's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,078/mo

Expected by trend

$2,306/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Fairburn's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,740

1 BR

$1,810

2 BR

$2,000

3 BR

$2,410

4 BR+

$2,900

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,000/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,078 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$24,936/yr

At $2,078/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.7% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Fairburn, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 38.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

16,831

Median income

$91,897

Median age

35.6

Renters

35.8%

Age distribution

27.5%

21.7%

31.2%

Under 1827.5%

18–3421.7%

35–5431.2%

55–6410.4%

65+9.1%

Gender

47.3%

52.7%

Male47.3%

Female52.7%

Race & ethnicity

83.6%

White8.1%

Black83.6%

Hispanic7.3%

Other0.8%

Education (25+)

25.9%

38.5%

No HS diploma9.7%

HS diploma25.9%

Some college25.9%

Bachelor's+38.5%

Housing tenure

64.2%

35.8%

Owner64.2%

Renter35.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Fairburn, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,524 → $2,078

up 36.4%

Income

$58,741 → $91,897

up 56.4%

Population

16,215 → 16,831

up 3.8%

Renter share

44.9% → 35.8%

-9.1 pts

Bachelor's+

30.3% → 38.5%

+8.2 pts

Median age

29.9 → 35.6

+5.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Fairburn, GA has shifted from $1,524 to $2,078, up 36.4% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $91,897 today, compared with $58,741 five years earlier. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Fairburn, GA adding about 616 residents over the five-year window, up 3.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 44.9% to 35.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30.3% to 38.5% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Fairburn on your salary?

At $2,078/mo, how Fairburn rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $89,756/yr · Rent = 27.8% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,726/yr · Rent = 39.1% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $73,407/yr · Rent = 34% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $131,205/yr · Rent = 19% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $167,647/yr · Rent = 14.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,670/yr · Rent = 41.8% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $53,875/yr · Rent = 46.3% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $66,405/yr · Rent = 37.6% income

stretched

By apartment size

Fairburn rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Fairburn, GA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Fairburn is $2,078/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,740/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,000/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,810/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,410/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($91,897/yr), Fairburn ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairburn an affordable city for renters?

Fairburn is considered affordable for renters. At $2,078/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($91,897/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fairburn falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fairburn?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,078/mo in Fairburn. The local median household income is $91,897/yr, meaning the typical Fairburn household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fairburn?

Rent in Fairburn has increased 1.7% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Fairburn rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Fairburn is one of the pricier cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #31 out of 133 tracked cities at $2,078/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fairburn?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fairburn ($2,078/mo): Lithia Springs ($1,565/mo), Union City ($1,813/mo), Douglasville ($1,882/mo).

What percentage of Fairburn residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.8% of Fairburn households are renters, while 64.2% are owner-occupied. Fairburn leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fairburn rent compare to the national average?

Fairburn's median rent of $2,078/mo is $116 (6%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #31 out of 133 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

27%

AFFORDABLE

At $2,078/mo, rent takes ~27% of Fairburn's median household income ($91,897/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Fairburn 27%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.99%

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