Studio Apartment Rent in Fairburn, GA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fairburn, Georgia as of July 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $2,072 and +35% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Fairburn
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 Fairburn
Compare Fairburn'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 | $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 Fairburn.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fairburn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City, GA | 6.5 mi | $1,320 | $-420 (-24%) |
| Douglasville, GA | 12.5 mi | $1,450 | $-290 (-17%) |
| College Park, GA | 13.4 mi | $1,180 | $-560 (-32%) |
| East Point, GA | 13.5 mi | $1,460 | $-280 (-16%) |
| Peachtree City, GA | 14.4 mi | $2,020 | +$280 (+16%) |
| Riverdale, GA | 15.1 mi | $1,435 | $-305 (-18%) |
| Newnan, GA | 16.4 mi | $1,585 | $-155 (-9%) |
| Mableton, GA | 16.6 mi | $1,550 | $-190 (-11%) |
| Forest Park, GA | 18.3 mi | $1,170 | $-570 (-33%) |
| Powder Springs, GA | 20.1 mi | $1,850 | +$110 (+6%) |
| Jonesboro, GA | 20.4 mi | $1,400 | $-340 (-20%) |
| Hiram, GA | 20.8 mi | $1,660 | $-80 (-5%) |
Studio rent in Fairburn — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fairburn?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fairburn, Georgia is $1,740 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $2,072.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fairburn?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $69,600 ($5,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fairburn expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fairburn's studio median of $1,740 is +35% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 78th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fairburn rank for studio rent in Georgia?
Among the 123 cities in Georgia with studio data, Fairburn ranks #106 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fairburn?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Union City ($1,320), Douglasville ($1,450), College Park ($1,180).